N1397C - Piper PA-22-135 Aircraft Registration

PA22

PIPER PA-22-135

Aircraft Description

N1397C is a Piper PA-22-135, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Derr Rodney W in Frackville, PA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 10, 1953. The registration certificate was issued on September 17, 1991. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-290 SERIES engine producing 140 horsepower, N1397C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A09FF0 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1397C was last updated on May 26, 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 N1397C. 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
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-22-135
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
PA22PA-22 Tri-Pacer
Cruise Speed
94 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 10, 1953
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 17, 1991

Registered Owner

Name
DERR RODNEY W
Address
511 NICHOLAS ST
City
FRACKVILLE
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania17931
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)
50117760
Mode S Code (Hex)
A09FF0

Additional Details

Registration
N1397C
Serial Number
22-1154
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 26, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00691580

Data Source

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

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