N97PF - 1980 Piper PA-28-161 Aircraft Registration

P28A

1980 PIPER PA-28-161

Aircraft Description

N97PF is a 1980 Piper PA-28-161, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Soaring Eagles Flying Svc LTD in Edwards, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 16, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on January 31, 2001. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N97PF is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD8297 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N97PF was last updated on July 28, 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 N97PF. 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
1980
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-28-161
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
P28ACherokee (PA-28-140/150/160/180)
Cruise Speed
108 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 16, 1980
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 31, 2001

Registered Owner

Name
SOARING EAGLES FLYING SVC LTD
Address
7016 N GRAND FIR DR
City
EDWARDS
State / Zip Code
Illinois61528
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53301227
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD8297

Additional Details

Registration
N97PF
Serial Number
28-8116068
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2029
Last Action Date
July 28, 2023
Last Update Date
July 28, 2023
Unique ID
00953511

Data Source

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

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