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N209PD V

Gippsaero Pty Ltd GA8 TC-320 · 2012 · Modesto, CA

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N209PD is a 2012 Gippsaero Pty Ltd GA8 TC-320 (serial GA8-TC 320-12-186), registered to Modesto Police Department (government) in Modesto, CA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires May 2030; the airworthiness certificate dates from August 2013 (13 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 A1B4BB. It is one of 24 Gippsaero Pty Ltd GA8 TC-320 aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Modesto Police Department
Owner type
Government
Based in
Modesto, CA
Serial number
GA8-TC 320-12-186
Year built
2012 · 14 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Normal
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A1B4BB · 50332273 octal
Certificate issued
May 12, 2023
Airworthiness date
Aug 6, 2013
Last FAA activity
Nov 7, 2023
Registration expires
May 31, 2030
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: a1b4bb
Last known — 2 months ago N209PD
Observed 2026-08-14 23:18:31 MST
Auto-refresh • Updated 0s ago
Ground speed
73 kt
Altitude (baro)
4,675 ft
Track
203.0°
Squawk
—
Wind / OAT
—
Autopilot target
—
Lat 37.65159, Lng -121.04916
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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: N209PD
Serial Number: GA8-TC 320-12-186
Year Manufactured: 2012
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): 50332273
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A1B4BB

Registrant

Modesto Police Department
Government
600 10Th St
Modesto, CA, 953543506
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued May 12, 2023
Airworthiness Aug 6, 2013
Expiration May 31, 2030
Last Activity Nov 7, 2023
Data as of Nov 2, 2026

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