N8269Z - 1980 Piper PA-28-161 Aircraft Registration

P28A

1980 PIPER PA-28-161

Aircraft Description

N8269Z is a 1980 Piper PA-28-161, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mcelveen Thomas G Jr in Springfield, GA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 12, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on October 16, 2014. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N8269Z is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB4AD0 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8269Z was last updated on March 24, 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 N8269Z. 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
September 12, 1980
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 16, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
MCELVEEN THOMAS G JR
Address
364 REISER RD
City
SPRINGFIELD
State / Zip Code
Georgia31329-4320
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)
52645320
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB4AD0

Additional Details

Registration
N8269Z
Serial Number
28-8116039
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 24, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00153551

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC