N1179X - 1975 Piper PA-28R-200 Aircraft Registration

P28A

1975 PIPER PA-28R-200

Aircraft Description

N1179X is a 1975 Piper PA-28R-200, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Desch Edward J III in Aldie, VA. The registration certificate was issued on November 12, 2019. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming I0-360-B1E engine producing 180 horsepower, N1179X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A049DD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N1179X was last tracked by AviatorDB near Winchester Regional Airport (KOKV) on March 9, 2026. The FAA registry record for N1179X was last updated on January 9, 2026. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

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AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N1179X. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1975
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-28R-200
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
P28ACherokee (PA-28-140/150/160/180)
Cruise Speed
107 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 12, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
DESCH EDWARD J III
Address
23885 LACEYS TAVERN CT
City
ALDIE
State / Zip Code
Virginia20105-3462
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
I0-360-B1E
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50044735
Mode S Code (Hex)
A049DD

Additional Details

Registration
N1179X
Serial Number
28R-7535267
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
November 30, 2029
Last Action Date
January 9, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00751250

Last Known Position

Date
March 9, 2026 (UTC 17:22:28)
Airport
Latitude
39.143961
Longitude
-78.145813

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC