N8459D - 1957 Piper PA-22-160 Aircraft Registration

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1957 PIPER PA-22-160

Aircraft Description

N8459D is a 1957 Piper PA-22-160, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mcconnell Mark S in Paxton, NE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 3, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on November 4, 1977. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N8459D is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB9603 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8459D 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 N8459D. 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
1957
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-22-160
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
PA22PA-22 Tri-Pacer
Cruise Speed
94 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 3, 1957
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 4, 1977

Registered Owner

Name
MCCONNELL MARK S
Address
PO BOX 126
City
PAXTON
State / Zip Code
Nebraska69155-0126
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)
52713003
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB9603

Additional Details

Registration
N8459D
Serial Number
22-5716
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00452971

Data Source

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

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