N2181B - 1978 Piper PA-28-161 Aircraft Registration

P28A

1978 PIPER PA-28-161

Aircraft Description

N2181B is a 1978 Piper PA-28-161, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Jao Robert V in Kailua, HI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 9, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on September 28, 2017. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N2181B is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1D9B7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2181B 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 N2181B. 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
1978
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
October 9, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 28, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
JAO ROBERT V
Address
PO BOX 1491
City
KAILUA
State / Zip Code
Hawaii96734-1491
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)
50354667
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1D9B7

Additional Details

Registration
N2181B
Serial Number
28-7916114
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2027
Last Action Date
March 17, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00321602

Last Known Position

Date
April 18, 2026 (UTC 22:47:20)
Airport
Latitude
21.3074
Longitude
-158.070009

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC