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N153HP V

Gippsaero Pty Ltd GA8 TC-320 · 2016 · Sacramento, CA

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N153HP is a 2016 Gippsaero Pty Ltd GA8 TC-320 (serial GA8-TC-320-16-232), registered to California Highway Patrol (government) in Sacramento, CA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires August 2027; the airworthiness certificate dates from February 2017 (9 years ago). It carries a Lycoming TIO-540-AH1A engine rated at 300 hp, the engine on 96% of registered Gippsaero Pty Ltd GA8 TC-320s. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A0D611. It is one of 24 Gippsaero Pty Ltd GA8 TC-320 aircraft on the FAA registry. California Highway Patrol holds 24 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
California Highway Patrol
Owner type
Government
Based in
Sacramento, CA
Serial number
GA8-TC-320-16-232
Year built
2016 · 10 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Normal
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A0D611 · 50153021 octal
Certificate issued
Aug 22, 2017
Airworthiness date
Feb 10, 2017
Last FAA activity
Mar 10, 2023
Registration expires
Aug 31, 2027
FAA region
4

Source: FAA aircraft registry (public record). Community reviews and photos below.

Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming TIO-540-AH1A
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
300 hp
Power per seat
38 hp
FAA engine code
42003

22 of the 23 registered Gippsaero Pty Ltd GA8 TC-320 carry this engine (96%), across 2 engine variants on the type.

Source: FAA engine reference (ENGINE.txt), matched on this registration's engine code.

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ICAO24: a0d611
Last known — 1 day ago N153HP
Observed 2026-10-27 19:45:19 MST
Auto-refresh • Updated 0s ago
Ground speed
128 kt
Altitude (baro)
2,725 ft
Track
351.0°
Squawk
—
Wind / OAT
—
Autopilot target
—
Lat 38.75610, Lng -121.33528
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 3900105

Gippsaero Pty Ltd GA8 TC-320
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 8
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 42003

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: TIO-540-AH1A
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 300 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N153HP
Serial Number: GA8-TC-320-16-232
Year Manufactured: 2016
ACFTREF Code: 3900105
Engine Code: 42003
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50153021
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A0D611

Registrant

California Highway Patrol
Government
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601 N 7Th St
Sacramento, CA, 958110208
FAA Region: 4
Additional Names
OFFICE OF AIR OPERATIONS

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Aug 22, 2017
Airworthiness Feb 10, 2017
Expiration Aug 31, 2027
Last Activity Mar 10, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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