N15538 - 1972 Piper PA-32-260 Aircraft Registration

P32R

1972 PIPER PA-32-260

Aircraft Description

N15538 is a 1972 Piper PA-32-260, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Schwartz David in Lakeland, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 10, 1972. The registration certificate was issued on September 24, 2020. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-540 SERIES engine producing 250 horsepower, N15538 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0DFA4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N15538 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 27.9893, -82.0059 on March 18, 2026. The FAA registry record for N15538 was last updated on March 17, 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 N15538. 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-32-260
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
P32RPA-32R-300 Lance
Cruise Speed
126 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 10, 1972
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 24, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
SCHWARTZ DAVID
Address
2895 IVY LAKE CT
City
LAKELAND
State / Zip Code
Florida33811-2066
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)
50157644
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0DFA4

Additional Details

Registration
N15538
Serial Number
32-7300009
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
September 30, 2027
Last Action Date
March 17, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00111890

Last Known Position

Date
March 18, 2026 (UTC 00:10:49)
Airport
Latitude
27.989254
Longitude
-82.005885

Data Source

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

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