N15442 - 1972 Piper PA-28-235 Aircraft Registration

P28A

1972 PIPER PA-28-235

Aircraft Description

N15442 is a 1972 Piper PA-28-235, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Buchanan Ethan D in Au Gres, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 3, 1972. The registration certificate was issued on June 15, 2025. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming 0-540 SERIES engine producing 250 horsepower, N15442 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0DC0A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N15442 was last updated on June 15, 2025. 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 N15442. 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
1972
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-28-235
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
November 3, 1972
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 15, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
BUCHANAN ETHAN D
Address
968 SHADY LN
City
AU GRES
State / Zip Code
Michigan48703-9782
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-540 SERIES
Horsepower
250 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50156012
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0DC0A

Additional Details

Registration
N15442
Serial Number
28-7310046
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2032
Last Action Date
June 15, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00161880

Data Source

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

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