N974DX - 2026 Piper PA-28-181 Aircraft Registration

P28A

2026 PIPER PA-28-181

Aircraft Description

N974DX is a 2026 Piper PA-28-181, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Piper Aircraft INC in Vero Beach, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 25, 2026. Powered by a Technify TAE125-02-114 engine producing 152 horsepower, N974DX is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD92E2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N974DX was last tracked by AviatorDB near Vero Beach Regional Airport (KVRB) on February 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N974DX was last updated on September 8, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Piper M600 represents the pinnacle of single-engine turboprop aviation, combining advanced safety technology with exceptional performance capabilities. First entering production in 2016, this low-wing single-engine aircraft seats six passengers and features the revolutionary Garmin Autoland system, making it the first certified aircraft with autonomous landing capability. Powered by a 600-shaft-horsepower Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-42A turboprop engine, the M600 achieves a maximum operating speed of 250 knots with a range exceeding 1,000 nautical miles. The aircraft is manufactured by Piper Aircraft Corporation at their Vero Beach, Florida facility. AviatorDB tracks 48,285 Piper aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is M600.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N974DX. 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
2026
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-28-181
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
P28ACherokee (PA-28-140/150/160/180)
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 25, 2026
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Non-Citizen Corporation
Status
Valid - Aircraft assigned to the manufacturer under the manufacturer's Dealer Certificate
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
PIPER AIRCRAFT INC
Address
2926 PIPER DR
City
VERO BEACH
State / Zip Code
Florida32960-1955
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
TECHNIFY
Engine Model
TAE125-02-114
Horsepower
152 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53311342
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD92E2

Additional Details

Registration
N974DX
Serial Number
2881974
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
September 8, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01520243

Last Known Position

Date
February 23, 2026 (UTC 14:02:01)
Airport
Latitude
27.650803
Longitude
-80.407485

Data Source

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

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