Aircraft Description
N345RP is a 1990 Piper PA 46-350P, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mcdole Consulting LLC in Southern Shores, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 25, 1998. The registration certificate was issued on November 27, 2023. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming TIO 540 SER engine producing 250 horsepower, N345RP is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3D166 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N345RP was last tracked by AviatorDB near Dare County Regional Airport (KMQI) on May 15, 2026. The FAA registry record for N345RP was last updated on November 27, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Piper PA-46-310P Malibu pioneered affordable pressurized single-engine aviation when it first flew in August 1982, becoming only the third pressurized single-engine piston aircraft in civil aviation history. This low-wing, six-seat monoplane featured a Continental TSIO-520BE engine producing 310 horsepower and 5.5 psi cabin pressurization for high-altitude comfort. With a maximum cruise speed of 234 knots and service ceiling of 30,000 feet, the Malibu delivered cabin-class performance previously reserved for twin-engine aircraft. Manufactured by Piper Aircraft in Vero Beach, Florida, exactly 404 examples were built between 1983 and 1988. AviatorDB tracks 48,181 Piper aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is PA46.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N345RP. 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.
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Powerplant & Avionics
NTSB Accident History (2)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2008 | NYC08CA169 | Substantial | None | The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the gusty wind conditions. |
| Mar 14, 1999 | ATL99LA052 | Substantial | None | The pilot's disregard for current wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. Factors were the tailwind and wet runway surface. |
The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. Contributing to the accident was the gusty wind conditions.
The pilot's disregard for current wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control during landing. Factors were the tailwind and wet runway surface.
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Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC