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N153LH V

Piper PA-28-161 · 2003

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N153LH is a 2003 Piper PA-28-161 (serial 2842196), registered to Farmingdale State University in Farmingdale, NY. It is one of 1,496 Piper PA-28-161 aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Farmingdale State University
Based in
Farmingdale, NY
Serial number
2842196
Year built
2003 · 23 yrs old
Airworthiness class
1NU
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A0D656 · 50153126 octal
Certificate issued
Jan 13, 2004
Airworthiness date
Nov 5, 2003
Last FAA activity
Aug 25, 2023
Registration expires
Aug 31, 2029
FAA region
1

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ICAO24: a0d656
Last known — 2 months ago FDL53
Observed 2026-07-08 10:53:57 MST
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Ground speed
59 kt
Altitude (baro)
1,925 ft
Track
227.0°
Squawk
Wind / OAT
Autopilot target
Lat 41.00665, Lng -73.17432
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 7102803

Piper PA-28-161
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 4
Cruise: 94 KTAS
Ceiling: 13,000 ft
MTOW: 2,440 lbs
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41508

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: 0-320 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N153LH
Serial Number: 2842196
Year Manufactured: 2003
ACFTREF Code: 7102803
Engine Code: 41508
Status: V (V)
Certification: 1NU
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50153126
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A0D656

Registrant

Farmingdale State University
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885 Broadhollow Rd
Farmingdale, NY, 117353904
FAA Region: 1

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jan 13, 2004
Airworthiness Nov 5, 2003
Expiration Aug 31, 2029
Last Activity Aug 25, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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