N3656A - 1954 Piper PA-22-135 Aircraft Registration

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1954 PIPER PA-22-135

Aircraft Description

N3656A is a 1954 Piper PA-22-135, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hughes James D in Stanhope, IA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 12, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on January 25, 1999. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-290 SERIES engine producing 140 horsepower, N3656A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4220A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N3656A was last updated on August 4, 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 N3656A. 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
1954
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
April 12, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 25, 1999

Registered Owner

Name
HUGHES JAMES D
Address
PO BOX 71
City
STANHOPE
State / Zip Code
Iowa50246-0071
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)
51021012
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4220A

Additional Details

Registration
N3656A
Serial Number
22-1916
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00183223

Data Source

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

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