N4981Z - 1961 Piper PA-22-108 Aircraft Registration

PA22

1961 PIPER PA-22-108

Aircraft Description

N4981Z is a 1961 Piper PA-22-108, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Smith Carroll D in Ethel, LA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 25, 1961. The registration certificate was issued on September 29, 2005. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N4981Z is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A63063 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N4981Z 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 N4981Z. 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 25, 1961
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 29, 2005

Registered Owner

Name
SMITH CARROLL D
Address
6747 LINE RD
City
ETHEL
State / Zip Code
Louisiana70730-3329
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-235 SERIES
Horsepower
115 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51430143
Mode S Code (Hex)
A63063

Additional Details

Registration
N4981Z
Serial Number
22-8590
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
00410775

Data Source

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

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