N55078 - 1973 Piper PA-28-140 Aircraft Registration

P28A

1973 PIPER PA-28-140

Aircraft Description

N55078 is a 1973 Piper PA-28-140, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Tiritilli Robert in Mission Viejo, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 27, 1973. The registration certificate was issued on May 20, 2021. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N55078 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A702D9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N55078 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 N55078. 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
1973
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-28-140
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
February 27, 1973
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 20, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
TIRITILLI ROBERT
Address
23296C LA MAR # 131
City
MISSION VIEJO
State / Zip Code
California92691-6813
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)
51601331
Mode S Code (Hex)
A702D9

Additional Details

Registration
N55078
Serial Number
28-7325320
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00463415

Data Source

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

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