N8493F

1976 Piper PA-28-151

Fixed-wing, single engine · serial 28-7715275

Valid registration

Registered with the FAA until Jan 31, 2032.

Registered owner

Charles City Aeronautics Inc

Owner type: Corporation
Address: 3129 Highway 18, Charles City, IA 50616
Fleet: 11 aircraft registered to this owner

Aircraft

Make and model: Piper PA-28-151
Year built: 1976
Serial number: 28-7715275
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 Dec 6, 1976)
Mode S code: ABA40F (the transponder's ICAO address, used by ADS-B flight trackers)
Registered since: Jan 6, 2025 · last FAA action Jan 6, 2025

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