N3026C - 1979 Piper PA-32RT-300T Aircraft Registration

P32R

1979 PIPER PA-32RT-300T

Aircraft Description

N3026C is a 1979 Piper PA-32RT-300T, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Downey Michael E in Dacono, CO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 11, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on May 14, 2025. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming TI0-540 SER engine producing 310 horsepower, N3026C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A329ED (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N3026C was last updated on May 14, 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 N3026C. 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
1979
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-32RT-300T
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
P32RPA-32R-300 Lance
Cruise Speed
124 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 11, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 14, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
DOWNEY MICHAEL E
Address
3111 MEADOWBROOK PL
City
DACONO
State / Zip Code
Colorado80514-8518
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
TI0-540 SER
Horsepower
310 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50624755
Mode S Code (Hex)
A329ED

Additional Details

Registration
N3026C
Serial Number
32R-7987048
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
7
Expiration Date
May 31, 2032
Last Action Date
May 14, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00891093

Data Source

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

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