N78WA - 1977 Piper PA-28R-201 Aircraft Registration

P28A

1977 PIPER PA-28R-201

Aircraft Description

N78WA is a 1977 Piper PA-28R-201, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Rtd Aviation LLC in Hillsborough, NJ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 1, 1977. The registration certificate was issued on May 21, 2019. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming I0360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N78WA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA9022 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N78WA was last updated on May 30, 2025. 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 N78WA. 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
1977
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-28R-201
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
P28ACherokee (PA-28-140/150/160/180)
Cruise Speed
108 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 1, 1977
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 21, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
RTD AVIATION LLC
Address
1034 MILLSTONE RIVER RD
City
HILLSBOROUGH
State / Zip Code
New Jersey08844-4725
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
I0360 SER
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52510042
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA9022

Additional Details

Registration
N78WA
Serial Number
28R-7837077
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2029
Last Action Date
May 30, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00914820

Data Source

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

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