N8743P - 1965 Piper PA-24-260 Aircraft Registration

PA24

1965 PIPER PA-24-260

Aircraft Description

N8743P is a 1965 Piper PA-24-260, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ackerman Garry A in Plano, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 3, 1965. The registration certificate was issued on April 11, 2023. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming TI0-540 SER engine producing 310 horsepower, N8743P is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC0801 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8743P was last updated on June 9, 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 N8743P. 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
1965
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-24-260
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
PA24PA-24 Comanche
Cruise Speed
135 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 3, 1965
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 11, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
ACKERMAN GARRY A
Address
1609 IOWA DR
City
PLANO
State / Zip Code
Texas75093-5444
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
TI0-540 SER
Horsepower
310 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53004001
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC0801

Additional Details

Registration
N8743P
Serial Number
24-4195
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
June 9, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00372161

Data Source

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

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