N31531 - 1978 Piper PA-28-161 Aircraft Registration

P28A

1978 PIPER PA-28-161

Aircraft Description

N31531 is a 1978 Piper PA-28-161, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Storey James F in Gadsden, AL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 12, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on April 24, 2019. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N31531 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A35C3F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N31531 was last updated on July 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 N31531. 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-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
April 12, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 24, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
STOREY JAMES F
Address
208 LAKE WOOD DR
City
GADSDEN
State / Zip Code
Alabama35901-5342
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)
50656077
Mode S Code (Hex)
A35C3F

Additional Details

Registration
N31531
Serial Number
28-7816558
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2029
Last Action Date
July 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00311553

Data Source

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

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