N78LJ - 1973 Piper PA-23-250 (6PCLM) Aircraft Registration

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1973 PIPER PA-23-250 (6PCLM)

Aircraft Description

N78LJ is a 1973 Piper PA-23-250 (6PCLM), a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Valiair Lc in Ogden, UT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 16, 2024. The registration certificate was issued on February 28, 2024. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming TIO-540-C1A engine producing 250 horsepower, N78LJ is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA8F30 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N78LJ was last updated on February 28, 2024. 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 N78LJ. 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
1973
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-23-250 (6PCLM)
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
PA23PA-23-150 Apache
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 16, 2024
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 28, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
VALIAIR LC
Address
330 S CENTER ST STE 300
4248 S 1650 W BLDG 1 STE 10
City
CASPER
State / Zip Code
Wyoming82601-2873
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
TIO-540-C1A
Horsepower
250 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52507460
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA8F30

Additional Details

Registration
N78LJ
Serial Number
27-7304943
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
February 28, 2031
Last Action Date
May 21, 2026
Last Update Date
February 28, 2024
Unique ID
01299194

Data Source

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

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