N8973C - 1953 Piper PA-22-135 Aircraft Registration

PA22

1953 PIPER PA-22-135

Aircraft Description

N8973C is a 1953 Piper PA-22-135, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Urbach Jourdan B in Sherman Oaks, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 7, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on July 2, 2020. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-290 SERIES engine producing 140 horsepower, N8973C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC6219 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8973C was last updated on March 4, 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 N8973C. 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-22-135
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
July 7, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 2, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
URBACH JOURDAN B
Address
4513 STERN AVE
City
SHERMAN OAKS
State / Zip Code
California91423-2927
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)
53061031
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC6219

Additional Details

Registration
N8973C
Serial Number
22-1557
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00031551

Data Source

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

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