N5281T - 1972 Piper PA-28-180 Aircraft Registration

P28A

1972 PIPER PA-28-180

Aircraft Description

N5281T is a 1972 Piper PA-28-180, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Century Flight Systems INC in Mineral Wells, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 19, 2013. The registration certificate was issued on February 20, 1990. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming O-360-A1A engine producing 180 horsepower, N5281T is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6A933 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N5281T was last updated on August 18, 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 N5281T. 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
1972
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-28-180
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
P28ACherokee (PA-28-140/150/160/180)
Cruise Speed
107 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 19, 2013
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 20, 1990

Registered Owner

Name
CENTURY FLIGHT SYSTEMS INC
Address
PO BOX 610
City
MINERAL WELLS
State / Zip Code
Texas76068-0610
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O-360-A1A
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51524463
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6A933

Additional Details

Registration
N5281T
Serial Number
28-7205255
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 18, 2023
Last Update Date
August 18, 2023
Unique ID
00022575

Data Source

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

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