N8396L

1981 Piper PA-28-181

Fixed-wing, single engine · serial 28-8190288

Valid registration

Registered with the FAA until May 31, 2028.

Registered owner

Emerald Coast Aircraft LLC

Owner type: LLC
Address: 106 Colony Harbour Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407

Aircraft

Make and model: Piper PA-28-181
Year built: 1981
Serial number: 28-8190288
Type: Fixed-wing, single engine · Land
Engines: 1 × Piston · Lycoming O&VO-360 SER · 180 hp
Seats: 4
Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
Certification: Type certificated · Standard airworthiness (issued Jun 8, 1981)
Mode S code: AB7CFE (the transponder's ICAO address, used by ADS-B flight trackers)
Registered since: Sep 23, 2002 · last FAA action Dec 2, 2025

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