N8031J - 1978 Piper Aerostar 601P Aircraft Registration

AEST

1978 PIPER AEROSTAR 601P

Aircraft Description

N8031J is a 1978 Piper AEROSTAR 601P, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to CP3 Construction INC in Los Angeles, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 1, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on September 10, 2025. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming IO-540 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N8031J is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAEF86 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8031J was last updated on September 23, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Aerostar 600, a high-performance twin-engine general aviation aircraft that held the speed record for fastest twin piston aircraft of its era, first flew in October 1967. Designed by Ted Smith as a low-wing monoplane powered by two 290-horsepower Lycoming IO-540 engines, it could accommodate up to six passengers while achieving cruise speeds of 220 knots. With a wingspan of 34.2 feet and maximum takeoff weight of 5,500 pounds, it was manufactured by Ted Smith Aircraft Company and later acquired by Piper Aircraft Corporation. AviatorDB tracks 48,285 Piper aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is AEST.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N8031J. 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
1978
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
AEROSTAR 601P
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
AEST600
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 1, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 10, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
CP3 CONSTRUCTION INC
Address
12808 1/2 VENICE BLVD
City
LOS ANGELES
State / Zip Code
California90066-3508
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-540 SER
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52567606
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAEF86

Additional Details

Registration
N8031J
Serial Number
61P-0509-212
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
September 30, 2032
Last Action Date
September 23, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00560612

Data Source

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

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