N8866C - 1953 Piper PA-20 Aircraft Registration

PA20

1953 PIPER PA-20

Aircraft Description

N8866C is a 1953 Piper PA-20, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Eckels Shaun R in Pickerington, OH. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 1, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on August 30, 2022. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-290 SERIES engine producing 140 horsepower, N8866C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC374C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8866C was last updated on August 25, 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 N8866C. 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
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
November 1, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 30, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
ECKELS SHAUN R
Address
546 YALE CIR
City
PICKERINGTON
State / Zip Code
Ohio43147-7983
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)
53033514
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC374C

Additional Details

Registration
N8866C
Serial Number
20-1031
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 25, 2023
Last Update Date
August 25, 2023
Unique ID
00281851

Data Source

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

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