N44974 - 1977 Piper PA-28-161 Aircraft Registration

P28A

1977 PIPER PA-28-161

Aircraft Description

N44974 is a 1977 Piper PA-28-161, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Fort Guerian in Alachua, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 31, 1977. The registration certificate was issued on November 30, 2007. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N44974 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A56F76 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N44974 was last updated on July 22, 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 N44974. 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
August 31, 1977
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 30, 2007

Registered Owner

Name
FORT GUERIAN
Address
17818 NW 175TH AVE
City
ALACHUA
State / Zip Code
Florida32615-4763
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)
51267566
Mode S Code (Hex)
A56F76

Additional Details

Registration
N44974
Serial Number
28-7816051
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 22, 2023
Last Update Date
July 22, 2023
Unique ID
00942694

Data Source

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

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