N40399 - 1973 Piper PA-23-250 Aircraft Registration

PA23

1973 PIPER PA-23-250

Aircraft Description

N40399 is a 1973 Piper PA-23-250, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Aviation Academy LLC in Wichita, KS. The registration certificate was issued on October 13, 2022. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming TI0-540 SER engine producing 310 horsepower, N40399 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4BB7B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N40399 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 37.6392, -97.4280 on March 18, 2026. The FAA registry record for N40399 was last updated on September 9, 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 N40399. 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
1973
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-23-250
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
PA23PA-23-150 Apache
Cruise Speed
150 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 13, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
AVIATION ACADEMY LLC
Address
2909 N PARKDALE CT
City
WICHITA
State / Zip Code
Kansas67205-6041
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
TI0-540 SER
Horsepower
310 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51135573
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4BB7B

Additional Details

Registration
N40399
Serial Number
27-7305163
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
October 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 9, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00611114

Last Known Position

Date
March 18, 2026 (UTC 21:43:14)
Airport
Latitude
37.63916
Longitude
-97.427952

Data Source

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

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