N9485P - 1971 Piper PA-24-260 Aircraft Registration

PA24

1971 PIPER PA-24-260

Aircraft Description

N9485P is a 1971 Piper PA-24-260, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Middlebrook Eric in Bethel, AK. The registration certificate was issued on December 16, 2013. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming TI0-540 SER engine producing 310 horsepower, N9485P is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD2DF5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N9485P was last updated on September 22, 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 N9485P. 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
1971
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-24-260
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
PA24PA-24 Comanche
Cruise Speed
135 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 16, 2013

Registered Owner

Name
MIDDLEBROOK ERIC
Address
PO BOX 1466
City
BETHEL
State / Zip Code
Alaska99559-1466
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)
53226765
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD2DF5

Additional Details

Registration
N9485P
Serial Number
24-4999
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 22, 2023
Last Update Date
September 22, 2023
Unique ID
00174690

Data Source

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

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