N3311A - 1953 Piper PA-22-135 Aircraft Registration

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1953 PIPER PA-22-135

Aircraft Description

N3311A is a 1953 Piper PA-22-135, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ritchie John A Jr in Gold Hill, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 12, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on July 17, 1990. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-290 SERIES engine producing 140 horsepower, N3311A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A39C02 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N3311A was last updated on March 24, 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 N3311A. 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
1953
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-22-135
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
PA22PA-22 Tri-Pacer
Cruise Speed
94 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 12, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 17, 1990

Registered Owner

Name
RITCHIE JOHN A JR
Address
310 AVIATION LN
City
GOLD HILL
State / Zip Code
North Carolina28071-8702
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-290 SERIES
Horsepower
140 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50716002
Mode S Code (Hex)
A39C02

Additional Details

Registration
N3311A
Serial Number
22-1586
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 24, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00212123

Data Source

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

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