N256DM - 1978 Piper PA-32RT-300 Aircraft Registration

P32R

1978 PIPER PA-32RT-300

Aircraft Description

N256DM is a 1978 Piper PA-32RT-300, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bailey Joseph H in Port Saint Lucie, FL. The registration certificate was issued on June 5, 2025. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming IO-540 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N256DM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A26E1F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N256DM was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 28.9936, -80.9267 on March 12, 2026. The FAA registry record for N256DM was last updated on June 5, 2025. 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 N256DM. 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-32RT-300
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
P32RPA-32R-300 Lance
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 5, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
BAILEY JOSEPH H
Address
12451 PIPER CUB TER
City
PORT SAINT LUCIE
State / Zip Code
Florida34987-2534
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-540 SER
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50467037
Mode S Code (Hex)
A26E1F

Additional Details

Registration
N256DM
Serial Number
32R-7885028
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
7
Expiration Date
June 30, 2032
Last Action Date
June 5, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00693032

Last Known Position

Date
March 12, 2026 (UTC 14:50:21)
Airport
Latitude
28.993618
Longitude
-80.926693

Data Source

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

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