N5549W - 1962 Piper PA-28-160 Aircraft Registration

P28A

1962 PIPER PA-28-160

Aircraft Description

N5549W is a 1962 Piper PA-28-160, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Fons Wlliam M in Oconomowoc, WI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 7, 1962. The registration certificate was issued on October 23, 1980. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N5549W is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A711EF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N5549W was last updated on September 16, 2024. 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 N5549W. 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
1962
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-28-160
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 7, 1962
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 23, 1980

Registered Owner

Name
FONS WLLIAM M
Address
N63W33989 LAKEVIEW DR
City
OCONOMOWOC
State / Zip Code
Wisconsin53066-1922
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)
51610757
Mode S Code (Hex)
A711EF

Additional Details

Registration
N5549W
Serial Number
28-640
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2028
Last Action Date
September 16, 2024
Last Update Date
September 16, 2024
Unique ID
00643545

Data Source

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

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