N840TC - 2016 Piper PA-28-161 Aircraft Registration

P28A

2016 PIPER PA-28-161

Aircraft Description

N840TC is a 2016 Piper PA-28-161, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to North Star Aviation INC in Mankato, MN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 4, 2016. The registration certificate was issued on June 17, 2016. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming O-320-D3G engine producing 160 horsepower, N840TC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB8185 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N840TC was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 36.6440, -95.7614 on January 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N840TC was last updated on October 5, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Piper M600 represents the pinnacle of single-engine turboprop aviation, combining advanced safety technology with exceptional performance capabilities. First entering production in 2016, this low-wing single-engine aircraft seats six passengers and features the revolutionary Garmin Autoland system, making it the first certified aircraft with autonomous landing capability. Powered by a 600-shaft-horsepower Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-42A turboprop engine, the M600 achieves a maximum operating speed of 250 knots with a range exceeding 1,000 nautical miles. The aircraft is manufactured by Piper Aircraft Corporation at their Vero Beach, Florida facility. AviatorDB tracks 48,285 Piper aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is M600.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N840TC. 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
2016
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
February 4, 2016
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 17, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
NORTH STAR AVIATION INC
Address
3030 N AIRPORT RD
City
MANKATO
State / Zip Code
Minnesota56001-7561
Country
United States

Operator / Airline

Operator
North Star Aviation
ICAO Code
MVK

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O-320-D3G
Horsepower
160 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52700605
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB8185

Additional Details

Registration
N840TC
Serial Number
2842416
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2029
Last Action Date
October 5, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01203760

Last Known Position

Date
April 7, 2026 (UTC 02:35:45)
Airport
Latitude
38.798809
Longitude
-94.263218

Data Source

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

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