N8526Z - 1952 Piper PA-20 Aircraft Registration

PA20

1952 PIPER PA-20

Aircraft Description

N8526Z is a 1952 Piper PA-20, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ryther John W in Austin, MN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 18, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on March 12, 2025. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N8526Z is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABB208 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8526Z was last updated on March 17, 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 N8526Z. 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
1952
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-20
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
PA20PA-20 Pacer
Cruise Speed
94 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 18, 1980
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 12, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
RYTHER JOHN W
Address
24767 US HIGHWAY 218
City
AUSTIN
State / Zip Code
Minnesota55912-5600
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)
52731010
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABB208

Additional Details

Registration
N8526Z
Serial Number
20-900
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2032
Last Action Date
March 17, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00712201

Data Source

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

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