N4980Z - 1961 Piper PA-22-108 Aircraft Registration

PA22

1961 PIPER PA-22-108

Aircraft Description

N4980Z is a 1961 Piper PA-22-108, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Elliott Charles in Rock Spring, GA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 23, 1961. The registration certificate was issued on November 14, 1995. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N4980Z is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A63040 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N4980Z 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 N4980Z. 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
1961
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-22-108
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
PA22PA-22 Tri-Pacer
Cruise Speed
94 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 23, 1961
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 14, 1995

Registered Owner

Name
ELLIOTT CHARLES
Address
186 GUY WILLIAMS RD
City
ROCK SPRING
State / Zip Code
Georgia30739-2349
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)
51430100
Mode S Code (Hex)
A63040

Additional Details

Registration
N4980Z
Serial Number
22-8588
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
March 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 22, 2023
Last Update Date
July 22, 2023
Unique ID
00780765

Data Source

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

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