N2143Y - 1979 Piper PA-28-161 Aircraft Registration

P28A

1979 PIPER PA-28-161

Aircraft Description

N2143Y is a 1979 Piper PA-28-161, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bk Aviation Services LLC in Graford, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 12, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on May 10, 2023. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N2143Y is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1CB36 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2143Y was last updated on June 5, 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 N2143Y. 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
1979
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-28-161
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
P28ACherokee (PA-28-140/150/160/180)
Cruise Speed
108 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 12, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 10, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
BK AVIATION SERVICES LLC
Address
1633 SCENIC DR UNIT 201
City
GRAFORD
State / Zip Code
Texas76449-5536
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)
50345466
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1CB36

Additional Details

Registration
N2143Y
Serial Number
28-7916357
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2030
Last Action Date
June 5, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00731452

Data Source

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

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