N261BW - 2026 Aircraft Aircraft Registration

P28A

2026

Aircraft Description

N261BW is a 2026 , a reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Piper Aircraft INC in Vero Beach, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 13, 2026. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-B4A engine producing 180 horsepower, N261BW is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A282E2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N261BW was last tracked by AviatorDB near Vero Beach Regional Airport (KVRB) on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N261BW was last updated on February 5, 2026. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Cessna Aircraft Company, now a subsidiary of Textron Aviation based in Wichita, Kansas, is one of the most prolific aircraft manufacturers in history. Known for iconic models like the Cessna 172 Skyhawk, the world's most-produced aircraft, Cessna has been building general aviation aircraft since 1927. The is one of the aircraft types tracked by AviatorDB in the FAA registry database.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N261BW. 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
2026
Manufacturer
Model
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
P28ACherokee (PA-28-140/150/160/180)
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 13, 2026
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Non-Citizen Corporation
Status
Valid - Aircraft assigned to the manufacturer under the manufacturer's Dealer Certificate
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
PIPER AIRCRAFT INC
Address
2926 PIPER DR
City
VERO BEACH
State / Zip Code
Florida32960-1955
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-360-B4A
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50501342
Mode S Code (Hex)
A282E2

Additional Details

Registration
N261BW
Serial Number
28020253
Number of Engines
Number of Seats
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
February 5, 2026
Last Update Date
February 15, 2026
Unique ID
01541140

Last Known Position

Date
March 24, 2026 (UTC 16:06:31)
Airport
Latitude
27.656708
Longitude
-80.416475

Data Source

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

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