N1788P - 1954 Piper PA-22 Aircraft Registration

PA22

1954 PIPER PA-22

Aircraft Description

N1788P is a 1954 Piper PA-22, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Benson Thomas E in Keller, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 28, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on November 28, 2012. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N1788P is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A13A63 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1788P was last updated on June 23, 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 N1788P. 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
1954
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-22
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
February 28, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 28, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
BENSON THOMAS E
Address
4612 GOLDEN TRIANGLE BLVD
City
KELLER
State / Zip Code
Texas76244
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50235143
Mode S Code (Hex)
A13A63

Additional Details

Registration
N1788P
Serial Number
22-2561
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
November 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 23, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00042490

Data Source

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

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