Aircraft Description
Model Year
1978
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
April 17, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 30, 2001
Registered Owner
Name
DELAWARE STATE UNIVERSITY
Address
1200 N DUPONT HWY
City
DOVER
State / Zip Code
Delaware19901-2202
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)
51425165
Mode S Code (Hex)
A62A75
Additional Details
Registration
N497DS
Serial Number
28-7816567
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 14, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00921593
Last Known Position
Date
March 19, 2026 (UTC 17:49:54)
Airport
—
Latitude
39.205765
Longitude
-75.599372
Data Source
Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC