N5985P - 1959 Piper PA-24-250 Aircraft Registration

PA24

1959 PIPER PA-24-250

Aircraft Description

N5985P is a 1959 Piper PA-24-250, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Davis Marc E in Hillsboro, OR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 27, 1959. The registration certificate was issued on May 10, 2018. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-540 SERIES engine producing 250 horsepower, N5985P is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A7BE34 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N5985P 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 N5985P. 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
1959
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-24-250
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
PA24PA-24 Comanche
Cruise Speed
135 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 27, 1959
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Partnership
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 10, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
DAVIS MARC E
Address
6183 NE COPPER BEECH DR
City
HILLSBORO
State / Zip Code
Oregon97124-5182
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-540 SERIES
Horsepower
250 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51737064
Mode S Code (Hex)
A7BE34

Additional Details

Registration
N5985P
Serial Number
24-1078
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
00662055

Data Source

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

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