N8629C - 1953 Piper PA-20-135 Aircraft Registration

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1953 PIPER PA-20-135

Aircraft Description

N8629C is a 1953 Piper PA-20-135, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Smith Kevin B in Kempner, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 11, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on May 6, 2024. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming 0-290 SERIES engine producing 140 horsepower, N8629C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABD9DB (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8629C was last updated on May 6, 2024. 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 N8629C. 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
1953
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-20-135
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
February 11, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 6, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
SMITH KEVIN B
Address
1459 COUNTY ROAD 3152
City
KEMPNER
State / Zip Code
Texas76539-8731
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-290 SERIES
Horsepower
140 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52754733
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABD9DB

Additional Details

Registration
N8629C
Serial Number
20-1007
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2031
Last Action Date
May 6, 2024
Last Update Date
May 6, 2024
Unique ID
00972461

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC