N5879H - 1949 Piper PA-16 Aircraft Registration

PA16

1949 PIPER PA-16

Aircraft Description

N5879H is a 1949 Piper PA-16, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Parlin Larrol L in Friday Harbor, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 5, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on April 15, 2020. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine producing 115 horsepower, N5879H is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A79384 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N5879H was last updated on October 20, 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 N5879H. 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
1949
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-16
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
PA16PA-16 Clipper
Cruise Speed
87 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 5, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 15, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
PARLIN LARROL L
Address
76 GILBERT LN
City
FRIDAY HARBOR
State / Zip Code
Washington98250-7201
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)
51711604
Mode S Code (Hex)
A79384

Additional Details

Registration
N5879H
Serial Number
16-497
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
October 20, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00301805

Data Source

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

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