N8285P - 1963 Piper PA-24-250 Aircraft Registration

PA24

1963 PIPER PA-24-250

Aircraft Description

N8285P is a 1963 Piper PA-24-250, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Phillips Dale J in Michigan City, IN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 11, 1963. The registration certificate was issued on July 14, 2005. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-540 SERIES engine producing 250 horsepower, N8285P is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB51A8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8285P 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 N8285P. 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
1963
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-24-250
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
PA24PA-24 Comanche
Cruise Speed
135 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 11, 1963
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 14, 2005

Registered Owner

Name
PHILLIPS DALE J
Address
PO BOX 591
City
MICHIGAN CITY
State / Zip Code
Indiana46361-0591
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-540 SERIES
Horsepower
250 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52650650
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB51A8

Additional Details

Registration
N8285P
Serial Number
24-3537
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
00053521

Data Source

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

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