N256KA - 1978 Piper PA-38-112 Aircraft Registration

PA38

1978 PIPER PA-38-112

Aircraft Description

N256KA is a 1978 Piper PA-38-112, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Larson Home Builders LLC in Klamath Falls, OR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 30, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on August 23, 2024. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N256KA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A26EAA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N256KA was last updated on August 23, 2024. 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 N256KA. 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-38-112
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
PA38PA-38 Tomahawk
Cruise Speed
183 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 30, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 23, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
LARSON HOME BUILDERS LLC
Address
5933 HILYARD AVE
City
KLAMATH FALLS
State / Zip Code
Oregon97603-7088
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
4-cycle
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-235 SERIES
Horsepower
115 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50467252
Mode S Code (Hex)
A26EAA

Additional Details

Registration
N256KA
Serial Number
38-78A0759
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
August 31, 2031
Last Action Date
August 23, 2024
Last Update Date
August 23, 2024
Unique ID
00813032

Data Source

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

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