N6856P - 1960 Piper PA-24-250 Aircraft Registration

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1960 PIPER PA-24-250

Aircraft Description

N6856P is a 1960 Piper PA-24-250, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Perkey Gilbert J in Eagle Rock, VA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 25, 1960. The registration certificate was issued on September 23, 2021. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-540 SERIES engine producing 250 horsepower, N6856P is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A91902 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N6856P was last updated on June 10, 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 N6856P. 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
1960
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
April 25, 1960
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 23, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
PERKEY GILBERT J
Address
779 MISTY HOLLOW RD
City
EAGLE ROCK
State / Zip Code
Virginia24085-4005
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)
52214402
Mode S Code (Hex)
A91902

Additional Details

Registration
N6856P
Serial Number
24-1992
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00280127

Data Source

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

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