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N32257 V

North American T-28B · 1956 · Luttrell, TN

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N32257 is a 1956 North American T-28B (serial 138129), registered to Melton Ricky N (individual) in Luttrell, TN. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires September 2029; the airworthiness certificate dates from August 1985 (41 years ago). It carries a Wright R-1820 SER engine rated at 1,475 hp, the engine on 75% of registered North American T-28Bs. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A378E5. It is one of 89 North American T-28B aircraft on the FAA registry. Melton Ricky N holds 5 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Melton Ricky N
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Luttrell, TN
Serial number
138129
Year built
1956 · 70 yrs old
Airworthiness class
43
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A378E5 · 50674345 octal
Certificate issued
Jan 31, 1995
Airworthiness date
Aug 30, 1985
Last FAA activity
Sep 2, 2023
Registration expires
Sep 30, 2029
FAA region
3

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Wright R-1820 SER
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
1,475 hp
Power per seat
738 hp
FAA engine code
67020

52 of the 69 registered North American T-28B carry this engine (75%), across 5 engine variants on the type.

Source: FAA engine reference (ENGINE.txt), matched on this registration's engine code.

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ICAO24: a378e5
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 6402506

North American T-28B
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 181 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 67020

Manufacturer: Wright
Model: R-1820 SER
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 1,475 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N32257
Serial Number: 138129
Year Manufactured: 1956
ACFTREF Code: 6402506
Engine Code: 67020
Status: V (V)
Certification: 43
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50674345
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A378E5

Registrant

Melton Ricky N
Individual
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10612 Emory Rd
Luttrell, TN, 377792934
FAA Region: 3

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jan 31, 1995
Airworthiness Aug 30, 1985
Expiration Sep 30, 2029
Last Activity Sep 2, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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