N779LK - 1967 Piper PA-28-140 Aircraft Registration

P28A

1967 PIPER PA-28-140

Aircraft Description

N779LK is a 1967 Piper PA-28-140, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Atmospheric Vehicle & Spacecraft Flt Exploration in Rch Palos Vrd, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 8, 1967. The registration certificate was issued on March 30, 2022. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N779LK is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA8B7A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N779LK was last updated on July 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 N779LK. 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
1967
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
December 8, 1967
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 30, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
ATMOSPHERIC VEHICLE & SPACECRAFT FLT EXPLORATION
Address
4025 ADMIRABLE DR
City
RCH PALOS VRD
State / Zip Code
California90275-6029
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)
52505572
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA8B7A

Additional Details

Registration
N779LK
Serial Number
28-24022
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 22, 2023
Last Update Date
July 22, 2023
Unique ID
00744800

Data Source

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

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