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1977 Piper PA-28-161

Fixed-wing, single engine · serial 28-7716252

Valid registration

Registered with the FAA until Mar 31, 2030.

Registered owner

Master Trade LLC

Owner type: LLC
Address: 12512 Broadstreet Ave, Detroit, MI 48204

Aircraft

Make and model: Piper PA-28-161
Year built: 1977
Serial number: 28-7716252
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 Jun 13, 1977)
Mode S code: AB8769 (the transponder's ICAO address, used by ADS-B flight trackers)
Registered since: Mar 28, 2023 · last FAA action Mar 28, 2023

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