N15788 - Piper PA-32-260 Aircraft Registration

P32R

PIPER PA-32-260

Aircraft Description

N15788 is a Piper PA-32-260, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Chafin Gerald III in Mountain Home, AR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 11, 1972. The registration certificate was issued on August 1, 2022. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-540 SERIES engine producing 250 horsepower, N15788 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0E7C1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N15788 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 36.3727, -92.5978 on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N15788 was last updated on August 25, 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 N15788. 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-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
December 11, 1972
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 1, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
CHAFIN GERALD III
Address
604 ASCENSION DR
City
MOUNTAIN HOME
State / Zip Code
Arkansas72653-3406
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)
50163701
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0E7C1

Additional Details

Registration
N15788
Serial Number
32-7300016
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
August 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 25, 2023
Last Update Date
August 25, 2023
Unique ID
00050950

Last Known Position

Date
March 21, 2026 (UTC 18:42:50)
Airport
Latitude
36.372711
Longitude
-92.597752

Data Source

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

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