N8090J - 1978 Piper Aerostar 600 Aircraft Registration

AEST

1978 PIPER AEROSTAR 600

Aircraft Description

N8090J is a 1978 Piper AEROSTAR 600, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wesellairplanes.com INC in Wilmington, DE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 6, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on May 8, 2012. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming IO-540 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N8090J is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB05AD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8090J was last updated on January 14, 2026. 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 N8090J. 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 600
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
AEST600
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 6, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 8, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
WESELLAIRPLANES.COM INC
Address
108 W 13TH ST
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
Delaware19801-1145
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)
52602655
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB05AD

Additional Details

Registration
N8090J
Serial Number
6005767961187
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
January 14, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00020422

Data Source

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

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