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N3021C V

Piper PA-28-161 · 1978

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N3021C is a 1978 Piper PA-28-161 (serial 28-7916137), registered to United States Air Force Owner in Hanscom Afb, MA. It is one of 1,496 Piper PA-28-161 aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
United States Air Force Owner
Based in
Hanscom Afb, MA
Serial number
28-7916137
Year built
1978 · 48 yrs old
Airworthiness class
1NU
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A3293E · 50624476 octal
Certificate issued
Jul 23, 2020
Airworthiness date
Oct 30, 1978
Last FAA activity
Mar 4, 2023
Registration expires
Jul 31, 2027
FAA region
Western

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ICAO24: a3293e
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Last known — 2 months ago N3021C
Observed 2026-06-30 14:51:55 MST
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Ground speed
66 kt
Altitude (baro)
200 ft
Track
218.0°
Squawk
—
Wind / OAT
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Autopilot target
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Lat 42.47673, Lng -71.28319
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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: N3021C
Serial Number: 28-7916137
Year Manufactured: 1978
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): 50624476
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A3293E
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Registrant

United States Air Force Owner
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7 Robbins St Bldg 1722
Hanscom Afb, MA, 01731
FAA Region: Western
Additional Names
HANSCOM AFB AERO CLUB OPERATOR

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jul 23, 2020
Airworthiness Oct 30, 1978
Expiration Jul 31, 2027
Last Activity Mar 4, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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