N8578N - 1971 Piper PA-28-235 Aircraft Registration

P28A

1971 PIPER PA-28-235

Aircraft Description

N8578N is a 1971 Piper PA-28-235, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wells David H in Holdrege, NE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 19, 1971. The registration certificate was issued on January 20, 1996. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-540F1 SERIE engine producing 260 horsepower, N8578N is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABC4D6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8578N was last updated on July 28, 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 N8578N. 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
1971
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-28-235
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
P28ACherokee (PA-28-140/150/160/180)
Cruise Speed
107 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 19, 1971
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 20, 1996

Registered Owner

Name
WELLS DAVID H
Address
11730 737 RD
City
HOLDREGE
State / Zip Code
Nebraska68949-4137
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-540F1 SERIE
Horsepower
260 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52742326
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABC4D6

Additional Details

Registration
N8578N
Serial Number
28-7110010
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2029
Last Action Date
July 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00772621

Data Source

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

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