N987DS - Piper PA-31-310 Aircraft Registration

PA31

PIPER PA-31-310

Aircraft Description

N987DS is a Piper PA-31-310, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mission Boston D-day LLC in Steamboat Springs, CO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 22, 1967. The registration certificate was issued on August 11, 2015. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming TI0-540 SER engine producing 310 horsepower, N987DS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADC581 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N987DS was last updated on June 3, 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 N987DS. 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
Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-31-310
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
ICAO Type Code
PA31PA-31-300 Navajo
Cruise Speed
162 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 22, 1967
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 11, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
MISSION BOSTON D-DAY LLC
Address
PO BOX 774000
City
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS
State / Zip Code
Colorado80477-4000
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
2
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
TI0-540 SER
Horsepower
310 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53342601
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADC581

Additional Details

Registration
N987DS
Serial Number
31-79
Number of Engines
2
Number of Seats
8
Expiration Date
August 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 3, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00872191

Data Source

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

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