N8278N - 1969 Piper PA-28-140 Aircraft Registration

P28A

1969 PIPER PA-28-140

Aircraft Description

N8278N is a 1969 Piper PA-28-140, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bastian Richard D in Chiloquin, OR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 30, 1969. The registration certificate was issued on November 13, 1989. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N8278N is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB4E59 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8278N was last updated on July 7, 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 N8278N. 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
1969
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-28-140
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
P28ACherokee (PA-28-140/150/160/180)
Cruise Speed
107 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 30, 1969
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 13, 1989

Registered Owner

Name
BASTIAN RICHARD D
Address
1776 PINE NEEDLE DR BOX 650
City
CHILOQUIN
State / Zip Code
Oregon97624
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)
52647131
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB4E59

Additional Details

Registration
N8278N
Serial Number
28-25493
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 7, 2023
Last Update Date
July 7, 2023
Unique ID
00143531

Data Source

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

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