N40008 - 1977 Piper PA-28-161 Aircraft Registration

P28A

1977 PIPER PA-28-161

Aircraft Description

N40008 is a 1977 Piper PA-28-161, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Birkland Mitchell L in Lake Jackson, TX. The registration certificate was issued on November 30, 2016. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N40008 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4AF1A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N40008 was last updated on September 15, 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 N40008. 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
1977
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
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 30, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
BIRKLAND MITCHELL L
Address
215 TEAROSE LN
City
LAKE JACKSON
State / Zip Code
Texas77566-6043
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)
51127432
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4AF1A

Additional Details

Registration
N40008
Serial Number
28-7716317
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
November 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 15, 2023
Last Update Date
September 15, 2023
Unique ID
00610974

Data Source

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

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