N8494R

1966 Piper PA-28-140

Fixed-wing, single engine · serial 28-22406

Valid registration

Registered with the FAA until Oct 31, 2032.

Registered owner

Cactus Air Gold LLC

Owner type: LLC
Address: 3006 N Ricardo, Mesa, AZ 85215

Aircraft

Make and model: Piper PA-28-140
Year built: 1966
Serial number: 28-22406
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 15, 1966)
Mode S code: ABA43C (the transponder's ICAO address, used by ADS-B flight trackers)
Registered since: Oct 3, 2025 · last FAA action Oct 3, 2025

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