N1342C - 1953 Piper PA-20-135 Aircraft Registration

PA20

1953 PIPER PA-20-135

Aircraft Description

N1342C is a 1953 Piper PA-20-135, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Link James R in Moses Lake, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 7, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on June 18, 2001. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-290 SERIES engine producing 140 horsepower, N1342C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A08CAE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1342C was last updated on March 10, 2023. 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 N1342C. 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
1953
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-20-135
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
PA20PA-20 Pacer
Cruise Speed
94 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 7, 1956
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 18, 2001

Registered Owner

Name
LINK JAMES R
Address
4426 CIRCLE PL NE
City
MOSES LAKE
State / Zip Code
Washington98837-3624
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-290 SERIES
Horsepower
140 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50106256
Mode S Code (Hex)
A08CAE

Additional Details

Registration
N1342C
Serial Number
20-977
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00001420

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC