N2162P - 1956 Piper PA-23 Aircraft Registration

PA23

1956 PIPER PA-23

Aircraft Description

N2162P is a 1956 Piper PA-23, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Lark Aircraft Leasing in Port Townsend, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 25, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on October 6, 2008. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N2162P is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1D278 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2162P was last updated on June 3, 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 N2162P. 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
1956
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-23
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
PA23PA-23-150 Apache
Cruise Speed
150 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 25, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 6, 2008

Registered Owner

Name
LARK AIRCRAFT LEASING
Address
PO BOX 1469
City
PORT TOWNSEND
State / Zip Code
Washington98368-0040
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50351170
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1D278

Additional Details

Registration
N2162P
Serial Number
23-764
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
August 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 3, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00371542

Data Source

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

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