N7978Y - 1966 Piper PA-30 Aircraft Registration

PA30

1966 PIPER PA-30

Aircraft Description

N7978Y is a 1966 Piper PA-30, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Burnett Philip B in Lamar, AR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 25, 1966. The registration certificate was issued on November 6, 2012. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming IO-320 SERIES engine producing 150 horsepower, N7978Y is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAD58D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N7978Y was last updated on June 23, 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 N7978Y. 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
1966
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-30
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
PA30PA-30 Twin Comanche
Cruise Speed
139 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 25, 1966
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 6, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
BURNETT PHILIP B
Address
1920 COUNTY ROAD 3630
City
LAMAR
State / Zip Code
Arkansas72846-8995
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-320 SERIES
Horsepower
150 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52552615
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAD58D

Additional Details

Registration
N7978Y
Serial Number
30-1077
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
November 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 23, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00755300

Data Source

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

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