N9780P - 1974 Piper PA-25-260 Aircraft Registration

PA25

1974 PIPER PA-25-260

Aircraft Description

N9780P is a 1974 Piper PA-25-260, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bell Robert A Jr in Scotland Neck, NC. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 27, 1974. The registration certificate was issued on April 24, 2009. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-540 SERIES engine producing 250 horsepower, N9780P is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADA3C3 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N9780P was last updated on October 13, 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 N9780P. 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
1974
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-25-260
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
PA25PA-25 Pawnee
Cruise Speed
93 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 27, 1974
Classification
Restricted 1 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 24, 2009

Registered Owner

Name
BELL ROBERT A JR
Address
430 BETHEL RD
City
SCOTLAND NECK
State / Zip Code
North Carolina27874-8107
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-540 SERIES
Horsepower
250 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53321703
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADA3C3

Additional Details

Registration
N9780P
Serial Number
25-7556068
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
March 31, 2030
Last Action Date
October 13, 2023
Last Update Date
October 13, 2023
Unique ID
00603870

Data Source

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

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