N3079M - 1977 Piper PA-28-161 Aircraft Registration

P28A

1977 PIPER PA-28-161

Aircraft Description

N3079M is a 1977 Piper PA-28-161, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Eagle Flight Academy LLC in Owensboro, KY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 4, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on May 18, 2015. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N3079M is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A33CF2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N3079M was last updated on May 12, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Piper M600 represents the pinnacle of single-engine turboprop aviation, combining advanced safety technology with exceptional performance capabilities. First entering production in 2016, this low-wing single-engine aircraft seats six passengers and features the revolutionary Garmin Autoland system, making it the first certified aircraft with autonomous landing capability. Powered by a 600-shaft-horsepower Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-42A turboprop engine, the M600 achieves a maximum operating speed of 250 knots with a range exceeding 1,000 nautical miles. The aircraft is manufactured by Piper Aircraft Corporation at their Vero Beach, Florida facility. AviatorDB tracks 48,285 Piper aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is M600.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N3079M. 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
1977
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-28-161
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
P28ACherokee (PA-28-140/150/160/180)
Cruise Speed
108 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 4, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 18, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
EAGLE FLIGHT ACADEMY LLC
Address
2180 AIRPORT RD
City
OWENSBORO
State / Zip Code
Kentucky42301-9445
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50636362
Mode S Code (Hex)
A33CF2

Additional Details

Registration
N3079M
Serial Number
28-7816336
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00771303

Data Source

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

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