N55278 - 1973 Piper PA-32-260 Aircraft Registration

P32R

1973 PIPER PA-32-260

Aircraft Description

N55278 is a 1973 Piper PA-32-260, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hackman Daniel W in Wimauma, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 27, 1973. The registration certificate was issued on December 22, 2025. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N55278 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A70A47 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N55278 was last updated on December 22, 2025. 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 N55278. 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-32-260
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
P32RPA-32R-300 Lance
Cruise Speed
126 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 27, 1973
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 22, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
HACKMAN DANIEL W
Address
17533 HOLLY WELL AVE
City
WIMAUMA
State / Zip Code
Florida33598-2538
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)
51605107
Mode S Code (Hex)
A70A47

Additional Details

Registration
N55278
Serial Number
32-7300035
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
December 31, 2032
Last Action Date
December 22, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00383475

Last Known Position

Date
April 29, 2026 (UTC 19:10:28)
Airport
Latitude
27.711802
Longitude
-82.268213

Data Source

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

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