N2978R - 1969 Piper PA-28R-200 Aircraft Registration

P28A

1969 PIPER PA-28R-200

Aircraft Description

N2978R is a 1969 Piper PA-28R-200, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Long Jeffrey K in Bethel Springs, TN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 3, 2001. The registration certificate was issued on March 5, 2021. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming I0360 SER A&C engine producing 200 horsepower, N2978R is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A312FB (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2978R was last updated on April 28, 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 N2978R. 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
1969
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-28R-200
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
P28ACherokee (PA-28-140/150/160/180)
Cruise Speed
107 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 3, 2001
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 5, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
LONG JEFFREY K
Address
460 FISH POND RD
City
BETHEL SPRINGS
State / Zip Code
Tennessee38315-1722
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
I0360 SER A&C
Horsepower
200 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50611373
Mode S Code (Hex)
A312FB

Additional Details

Registration
N2978R
Serial Number
28R-35365
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00280873

Data Source

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

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