N8331S - 1982 Piper PA-28-161 Aircraft Registration

P28A

1982 PIPER PA-28-161

Aircraft Description

N8331S is a 1982 Piper PA-28-161, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Fly Aviation Corp in Wilmington, DE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 16, 1982. The registration certificate was issued on April 8, 2024. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N8331S is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB660B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8331S was last updated on November 19, 2025. 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 N8331S. 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
December 16, 1982
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Non-Citizen Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 8, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
FLY AVIATION CORP
Address
5305 LIMESTONE RD STE 200
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
Delaware19808-1247
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)
52663013
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB660B

Additional Details

Registration
N8331S
Serial Number
28-8316028
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2031
Last Action Date
November 19, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00640552

Data Source

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

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