N985A - 1951 Piper PA-22 Aircraft Registration

PA22

1951 PIPER PA-22

Aircraft Description

N985A is a 1951 Piper PA-22, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Colangione Rocco R in Troy, NY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 1, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on February 2, 1993. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-290 SERIES engine producing 140 horsepower, N985A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADBDB7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N985A was last updated on August 25, 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 N985A. 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
1951
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-22
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
PA22PA-22 Tri-Pacer
Cruise Speed
94 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 1, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 2, 1993

Registered Owner

Name
COLANGIONE ROCCO R
Address
50 SCHUYLER ST
City
TROY
State / Zip Code
New York12180
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-290 SERIES
Horsepower
140 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53336667
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADBDB7

Additional Details

Registration
N985A
Serial Number
22-297
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 25, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00983660

Data Source

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

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