N8454B - 1981 Piper PA-28-161 Aircraft Registration

P28A

1981 PIPER PA-28-161

Aircraft Description

N8454B is a 1981 Piper PA-28-161, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Choyke James in Saint Louis, MO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 29, 1981. The registration certificate was issued on February 16, 2021. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N8454B is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB9552 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8454B was last updated on April 21, 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 N8454B. 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
1981
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 29, 1981
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 16, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
CHOYKE JAMES
Address
710 EUNICE AVE
City
SAINT LOUIS
State / Zip Code
Missouri63119-1917
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)
52712522
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB9552

Additional Details

Registration
N8454B
Serial Number
28-8216047
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 29, 2028
Last Action Date
April 21, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00002971

Data Source

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

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