N8947N - 1970 Piper PA-32-300 Aircraft Registration

P32R

1970 PIPER PA-32-300

Aircraft Description

N8947N is a 1970 Piper PA-32-300, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Garfield Air LLC in Burwell, NE. The registration certificate was issued on August 28, 2013. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming TI0-540 SER engine producing 310 horsepower, N8947N is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC578A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8947N 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 N8947N. 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
1970
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-32-300
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
P32RPA-32R-300 Lance
Cruise Speed
126 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 28, 2013

Registered Owner

Name
GARFIELD AIR LLC
Address
PO BOX 220
City
BURWELL
State / Zip Code
Nebraska68823-0220
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)
53053612
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC578A

Additional Details

Registration
N8947N
Serial Number
32-40921
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
August 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 25, 2023
Last Update Date
August 25, 2023
Unique ID
00731611

Data Source

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

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