N8217Q

1980 Piper PA-28-161

Fixed-wing, single engine · serial 28-8016334

Valid registration

Registered with the FAA until Aug 31, 2033.

Registered owner

Paris Air Inc

Owner type: Corporation
Address: 3300 Airport West Dr, Vero Beach, FL 32960
Fleet: 55 aircraft registered to this owner

Aircraft

Make and model: Piper PA-28-161
Year built: 1980
Serial number: 28-8016334
Type: Fixed-wing, single engine · Land
Engines: 1 × Piston · Lycoming 0-320 SERIES · 180 hp
Seats: 4
Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
Certification: Type certificated · Standard airworthiness (issued Aug 5, 2026)
Mode S code: AB37EE (the transponder's ICAO address, used by ADS-B flight trackers)
Registered since: Aug 21, 2026 · last FAA action Aug 21, 2026

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