N8256V - 1980 Piper PA-28-161 Aircraft Registration

P28A

1980 PIPER PA-28-161

Aircraft Description

N8256V is a 1980 Piper PA-28-161, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Z-tech Research LLC in Greenville, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 14, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on July 8, 2019. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N8256V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB46AC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8256V was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.0582, -96.0581 on March 13, 2026. The FAA registry record for N8256V was last updated on August 18, 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 N8256V. 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
1980
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
August 14, 1980
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 8, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
Z-TECH RESEARCH LLC
Address
3056 OLD MILL RD
City
GREENVILLE
State / Zip Code
Texas75402-5402
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)
52643254
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB46AC

Additional Details

Registration
N8256V
Serial Number
28-8116018
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 18, 2023
Last Update Date
August 18, 2023
Unique ID
00393621

Last Known Position

Date
March 13, 2026 (UTC 14:25:26)
Airport
Latitude
33.058228
Longitude
-96.058136

Data Source

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

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