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N173SN V

Piper PA-32-260 · 1967

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N173SN is a 1967 Piper PA-32-260 (serial 32-912), registered to Williams Hoffman Alexander M in Downers Grove, IL. It is one of 653 Piper PA-32-260 aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Williams Hoffman Alexander M
Based in
Downers Grove, IL
Serial number
32-912
Year built
1967 · 59 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Normal
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A125EF · 50222757 octal
Certificate issued
Jun 5, 2026
Airworthiness date
Jun 16, 1967
Last FAA activity
Jun 5, 2026
Registration expires
Jun 30, 2033
FAA region
Central

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ICAO24: a125ef
Last known — 1 month ago N173SN
Observed 2026-07-30 12:58:55 MST
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Ground speed
105 kt
Altitude (baro)
1,075 ft
Track
26.0°
Squawk
Wind / OAT
Autopilot target
Lat 41.72733, Lng -87.97941
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 7103206

Piper PA-32-260
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 6
Cruise: 109 KTAS
Ceiling: 16,250 ft
MTOW: 3,400 lbs
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41532

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: 0-540 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 250 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N173SN
Serial Number: 32-912
Year Manufactured: 1967
ACFTREF Code: 7103206
Engine Code: 41532
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): 50222757
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A125EF

Registrant

Williams Hoffman Alexander M
930 86Th St
Downers Grove, IL, 605164840
FAA Region: Central
Additional Names
HOFFMAN JOSEPH M

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jun 5, 2026
Airworthiness Jun 16, 1967
Expiration Jun 30, 2033
Last Activity Jun 5, 2026
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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