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N8238C

1980 Piper PA-32-301

Fixed-wing, single engine · serial 32-8006072

Valid registration

Registered with the FAA until Oct 31, 2029.

Registered owner

Avionics Engineering Center

Owner type: Government
Address: 231 Stocker Center, Athens, OH 45701
Also named: Ohio University

Aircraft

Make and model: Piper PA-32-301
Year built: 1980
Serial number: 32-8006072
Type: Fixed-wing, single engine · Land
Engines: 1 × Piston · Lycoming IO-540-K1G5 · 300 hp
Seats: 7
Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
Certification: Type certificated · Standard airworthiness (issued Nov 2, 2023)
Mode S code: AB3F73 (the transponder's ICAO address, used by ADS-B flight trackers)
Registered since: Mar 14, 1984 · last FAA action Sep 9, 2023

Past registrations of N8238C

N-numbers are reused. Each line is an earlier registration, ending on the date the FAA canceled it.

Jan 4, 1971 Piper PA-22 · serial 22-2324 Durham Carl · Safford, AZ

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Where is it now?

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