N8065J - 1978 Piper Aerostar 601P Aircraft Registration

AEST

1978 PIPER AEROSTAR 601P

Aircraft Description

N8065J is a 1978 Piper AEROSTAR 601P, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Herlihy John Joseph in Arroyo Grande, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 18, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on November 14, 2017. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming TI0-540 SER engine producing 310 horsepower, N8065J is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAFB37 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8065J was last updated on April 1, 2023. 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 N8065J. 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
September 18, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 14, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
HERLIHY JOHN JOSEPH
Address
133 BRIDGE ST STE B
City
ARROYO GRANDE
State / Zip Code
California93420-3366
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
TI0-540 SER
Horsepower
310 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52575467
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAFB37

Additional Details

Registration
N8065J
Serial Number
61P-0548-234
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
November 30, 2027
Last Action Date
April 1, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00090512

Data Source

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

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