N3997F - 1976 Piper PA-32-260 Aircraft Registration

P32R

1976 PIPER PA-32-260

Aircraft Description

N3997F is a 1976 Piper PA-32-260, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Matthews David L in Floyds Knobs, IN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 6, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on March 13, 2014. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2030. The aircraft is configured with 6 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4A78B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N3997F was last updated on October 13, 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 N3997F. 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
1976
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-32-260
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
P32RPA-32R-300 Lance
Cruise Speed
126 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 6, 1976
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 13, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
MATTHEWS DAVID L
Address
6899 SCOTTSVILLE NAVILLETON RD
City
FLOYDS KNOBS
State / Zip Code
Indiana47119-8614
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
51123613
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4A78B

Additional Details

Registration
N3997F
Serial Number
32-7600021
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
March 31, 2030
Last Action Date
October 13, 2023
Last Update Date
October 13, 2023
Unique ID
00260804

Data Source

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

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