N8135C - 1979 Piper PA-28-161 Aircraft Registration

P28A

1979 PIPER PA-28-161

Aircraft Description

N8135C is a 1979 Piper PA-28-161, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Coverdale Aviation LLC in Ellendale, DE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 6, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on October 28, 2021. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N8135C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB178B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8135C was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 26.8264, -81.7880 on February 10, 2026. The FAA registry record for N8135C was last updated on June 16, 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 N8135C. 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
1979
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-28-161
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
P28ACherokee (PA-28-140/150/160/180)
Cruise Speed
108 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 6, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 28, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
COVERDALE AVIATION LLC
Address
12097 BENSON RD
City
ELLENDALE
State / Zip Code
Delaware19941-2501
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52613613
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB178B

Additional Details

Registration
N8135C
Serial Number
28-8016173
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 16, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00320212

Last Known Position

Date
February 10, 2026 (UTC 21:34:55)
Airport
Latitude
26.826425
Longitude
-81.787984

Data Source

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

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