N8198V - 1982 Piper PA-28-161 Aircraft Registration

P28A

1982 PIPER PA-28-161

Aircraft Description

N8198V is a 1982 Piper PA-28-161, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Region Flyers LLC in Valparaiso, IN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 31, 1982. The registration certificate was issued on May 8, 2023. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N8198V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB2E4F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8198V was last updated on May 25, 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 N8198V. 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
1982
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
March 31, 1982
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 8, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
REGION FLYERS LLC
Address
4205 MURVIHILL RD
City
VALPARAISO
State / Zip Code
Indiana46383-8344
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)
52627117
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB2E4F

Additional Details

Registration
N8198V
Serial Number
28-8216145
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2030
Last Action Date
May 25, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00803781

Data Source

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

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