N780Z - 2005 Piper PA32-301FT Aircraft Registration

P32R

2005 PIPER PA32-301FT

Aircraft Description

N780Z is a 2005 Piper PA32-301FT, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Cornerstone Aviation LLC in Columbus, IN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 7, 2005. The registration certificate was issued on February 16, 2021. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming IO-540 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N780Z is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA92C5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N780Z was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.6318, -85.7222 on March 18, 2026. The FAA registry record for N780Z was last updated on April 21, 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 48,285 Piper 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 N780Z. 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
2005
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA32-301FT
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
P32RPA-32R-300 Lance
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 7, 2005
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 16, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
CORNERSTONE AVIATION LLC
Address
441 6TH ST
City
COLUMBUS
State / Zip Code
Indiana47201-6223
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-540 SER
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52511305
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA92C5

Additional Details

Registration
N780Z
Serial Number
3232043
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
7
Expiration Date
February 29, 2028
Last Action Date
April 21, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00189009

Last Known Position

Date
March 18, 2026 (UTC 22:15:23)
Airport
Latitude
38.63184
Longitude
-85.722168

Data Source

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

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