N79AK - 1969 Piper PA-31-310 Aircraft Registration

PA31

1969 PIPER PA-31-310

Aircraft Description

N79AK is a 1969 Piper PA-31-310, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Global Aircraft Trust INC in Cheyenne, WY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 30, 2023. The registration certificate was issued on May 10, 2019. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming TIO-540-A2B engine producing 310 horsepower, N79AK is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAB5B6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N79AK was last updated on August 4, 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 N79AK. 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
1969
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-31-310
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
PA31PA-31-300 Navajo
Cruise Speed
162 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 30, 2023
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 10, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
GLOBAL AIRCRAFT TRUST INC
Address
1621 CENTRAL AVE
City
CHEYENNE
State / Zip Code
Wyoming82001-4531
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
TIO-540-A2B
Horsepower
310 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52532666
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAB5B6

Additional Details

Registration
N79AK
Serial Number
31-472
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
May 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00912666

Data Source

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

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