N9494C - 1978 Piper PA-32-300 Aircraft Registration

P32R

1978 PIPER PA-32-300

Aircraft Description

N9494C is a 1978 Piper PA-32-300, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Christensen Robert R in Mattawa, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 10, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on June 25, 2003. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming TI0-540 SER engine producing 310 horsepower, N9494C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD317E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N9494C was last updated on April 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 N9494C. 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
1978
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
March 10, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 25, 2003

Registered Owner

Name
CHRISTENSEN ROBERT R
Address
26503 ROAD O SW
City
MATTAWA
State / Zip Code
Washington99349-8207
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)
53230576
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD317E

Additional Details

Registration
N9494C
Serial Number
32-7840099
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
December 31, 2027
Last Action Date
April 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00794690

Data Source

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

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