N8785N - 1969 Piper PA-28-140 Aircraft Registration

P28A

1969 PIPER PA-28-140

Aircraft Description

N8785N is a 1969 Piper PA-28-140, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to 85N Corp in Oak Hill, VA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 27, 1969. The registration certificate was issued on February 4, 1985. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N8785N is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC1722 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8785N was last updated on August 18, 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 N8785N. 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
1969
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-28-140
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
February 27, 1969
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 4, 1985

Registered Owner

Name
85N CORP
Address
3159 MARY ETTA LN
City
OAK HILL
State / Zip Code
Virginia20171-1629
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)
53013442
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC1722

Additional Details

Registration
N8785N
Serial Number
28-25622
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 18, 2023
Last Update Date
August 18, 2023
Unique ID
00562081

Data Source

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

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