N4647H - 1948 Piper PA-17 Aircraft Registration

PA17

1948 PIPER PA-17

Aircraft Description

N4647H is a 1948 Piper PA-17, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Meyer William M in Chicago, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 20, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on September 25, 1989. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor A&C65 SERIES engine producing 65 horsepower, N4647H is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5ABCC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N4647H was last updated on May 12, 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 N4647H. 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
1948
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-17
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
PA17PA-17 Vagabond
Cruise Speed
75 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 20, 1957
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 25, 1989

Registered Owner

Name
MEYER WILLIAM M
Address
2652 W FARWELL AVE
City
CHICAGO
State / Zip Code
Illinois60645-4523
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
A&C65 SERIES
Horsepower
65 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51325714
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5ABCC

Additional Details

Registration
N4647H
Serial Number
17-59
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00533244

Data Source

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

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