N778C - 2006 New Piper Aircraft INC PA-32-301XTC Aircraft Registration

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2006 NEW PIPER AIRCRAFT INC PA-32-301XTC

Aircraft Description

N778C is a 2006 New Piper Aircraft INC PA-32-301XTC, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wingnut Aviation Group LLC in Seymour, CT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 7, 2006. The registration certificate was issued on February 22, 2023. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming TIO-540-AH1A engine producing 300 horsepower, N778C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA86F1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N778C was last tracked by AviatorDB near Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport (KBDR) on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N778C was last updated on February 22, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Piper M600 represents the pinnacle of single-engine turboprop aviation, combining advanced safety technology with exceptional performance capabilities. First entering production in 2016, this low-wing single-engine aircraft seats six passengers and features the revolutionary Garmin Autoland system, making it the first certified aircraft with autonomous landing capability. Powered by a 600-shaft-horsepower Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-42A turboprop engine, the M600 achieves a maximum operating speed of 250 knots with a range exceeding 1,000 nautical miles. The aircraft is manufactured by Piper Aircraft Corporation at their Vero Beach, Florida facility. AviatorDB tracks 108 New Piper Aircraft INC aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is M600.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N778C. 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
2006
Manufacturer
NEW PIPER AIRCRAFT INC
Model
PA-32-301XTC
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
P32RPA-32R-300 Lance
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 7, 2006
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 22, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
WINGNUT AVIATION GROUP LLC
Address
2 CROSS CREEK LN
City
SEYMOUR
State / Zip Code
Connecticut06483-2380
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
TIO-540-AH1A
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52503361
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA86F1

Additional Details

Registration
N778C
Serial Number
3255046
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
February 28, 2030
Last Action Date
February 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00253139

Last Known Position

Date
April 7, 2026 (UTC 19:47:52)
Airport
Latitude
39.691132
Longitude
-83.991613

Data Source

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

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