N8038C - Piper PA-22-135 Aircraft Registration

PA22

PIPER PA-22-135

Aircraft Description

N8038C is a Piper PA-22-135, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to French Christopher K in Tehachapi, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 14, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on January 6, 2022. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-290 SERIES engine producing 140 horsepower, N8038C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAF075 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8038C was last updated on July 7, 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 N8038C. 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
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-22-135
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
PA22PA-22 Tri-Pacer
Cruise Speed
94 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 14, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 6, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
FRENCH CHRISTOPHER K
Address
21036 SANTA BARBARA DR APT A2
City
TEHACHAPI
State / Zip Code
California93561-6772
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-290 SERIES
Horsepower
140 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52570165
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAF075

Additional Details

Registration
N8038C
Serial Number
22-2225
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00210602

Data Source

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

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