N8838W - Aircraft Aircraft Registration

P28A

Aircraft Description

N8838W is a , a reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Smith James A in Lyle, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 15, 1964. The registration certificate was issued on February 28, 2026. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2033. Powered by a Lycoming 0-540 SERIES engine producing 250 horsepower, N8838W is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC2C7F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8838W was last updated on February 28, 2026. 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 N8838W. 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
Manufacturer
Model
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
May 15, 1964
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 28, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
SMITH JAMES A
Address
PO BOX 616
City
LYLE
State / Zip Code
Washington98635-0013
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-540 SERIES
Horsepower
250 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53026177
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC2C7F

Additional Details

Registration
N8838W
Serial Number
28-10387
Number of Engines
Number of Seats
Expiration Date
February 28, 2033
Last Action Date
February 28, 2026
Last Update Date
Unique ID
00871911

Data Source

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

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