N8453W

1965 Piper PA-28-180

Fixed-wing, single engine · serial 28-2688

Valid registration

Registered with the FAA until Jul 31, 2028.

Registered owner

Hub City Aviation Academy LLC

Owner type: LLC
Address: 5909 63rd St, Lubbock, TX 79424
Fleet: 11 aircraft registered to this owner

Aircraft

Make and model: Piper PA-28-180
Year built: 1965
Serial number: 28-2688
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 Aug 2, 1965)
Mode S code: AB9542 (the transponder's ICAO address, used by ADS-B flight trackers)
Registered since: Jul 23, 2018 · last FAA action May 26, 2023

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