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N257SH V

Piper PA-31-350 · Rantoul, KS

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N257SH is a Piper PA-31-350 (serial 31-8052121), registered to Dodson International Parts Inc (corporation) in Rantoul, KS. Its FAA registration is recorded as v; the airworthiness certificate dates from April 1980 (46 years ago). Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A27317. It is one of 401 Piper PA-31-350 aircraft on the FAA registry. Dodson International Parts Inc holds 310 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Dodson International Parts Inc
Owner type
Corporation
Based in
Rantoul, KS
Serial number
31-8052121
Airworthiness class
Standard – Normal
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A27317 · 50471427 octal
Airworthiness date
Apr 4, 1980
Last FAA activity
Feb 5, 2022
FAA region
3

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ICAO24: a27317
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 7103110

Piper PA-31-350
Engines: 2
Type: piston
Seats: 8
Cruise: 141 KTAS
Ceiling: 26,300 ft
MTOW: 7,000 lbs
Category: Standard
Engine type: Reciprocating (Piston) (code 1)

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N257SH
Serial Number: 31-8052121
Year Manufactured: —
ACFTREF Code: 7103110
Engine Code: —
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Multi Engine (5)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50471427
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A27317

Registrant

Dodson International Parts Inc
Corporation
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2155 Vermont Rd
Rantoul, KS, 660799014
FAA Region: 3

Key Dates

Airworthiness Apr 4, 1980
Last Activity Feb 5, 2022
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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