N8954D - Piper PA-22-160 Aircraft Registration

PA22

PIPER PA-22-160

Aircraft Description

N8954D is a Piper PA-22-160, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sandstead Russell L in Columbia, TN. The registration certificate was issued on December 17, 2008. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2029. The aircraft is configured with 4 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC5ACF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8954D was last updated on July 7, 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 N8954D. 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
PIPER
Model
PA-22-160
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
PA22PA-22 Tri-Pacer
Cruise Speed
94 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 17, 2008

Registered Owner

Name
SANDSTEAD RUSSELL L
Address
942 OLD HIGHWAY 99
City
COLUMBIA
State / Zip Code
Tennessee38401-7728
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
53055317
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC5ACF

Additional Details

Registration
N8954D
Serial Number
22-6117
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 7, 2023
Last Update Date
July 7, 2023
Unique ID
00201631

Data Source

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

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