N6863W - 1965 Piper PA-28-140 Aircraft Registration

P28A

1965 PIPER PA-28-140

Aircraft Description

N6863W is a 1965 Piper PA-28-140, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Thrust Vector LLC in Austin, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 27, 1965. The registration certificate was issued on March 16, 2020. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N6863W is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A91C57 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N6863W was last updated on January 22, 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 N6863W. 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
1965
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-28-140
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
July 27, 1965
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 16, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
THRUST VECTOR LLC
Address
701 BRAZOS ST STE 1600
City
AUSTIN
State / Zip Code
Texas78701-3232
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)
52216127
Mode S Code (Hex)
A91C57

Additional Details

Registration
N6863W
Serial Number
28-21019
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00720137

Data Source

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

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