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N3255W V

Piper PA-32-260 · 1965 · Columbus, MS

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N3255W is a 1965 Piper PA-32-260 (serial 32-77), registered to Pridmore Joseph P (individual) in Columbus, MS. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires November 2032; the airworthiness certificate dates from August 1965 (61 years ago). It carries a Lycoming 0-540 SERIES engine rated at 250 hp, the engine on 96% of registered Piper PA-32-260s. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A383FF. It is one of 653 Piper PA-32-260 aircraft on the FAA registry. Pridmore Joseph P holds 2 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Pridmore Joseph P
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Columbus, MS
Serial number
32-77
Year built
1965 · 61 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Normal
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A383FF · 50701777 octal
Certificate issued
Nov 10, 2025
Airworthiness date
Aug 13, 1965
Last FAA activity
Nov 10, 2025
Registration expires
Nov 30, 2032
FAA region
2

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming 0-540 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
250 hp
Power per seat
42 hp
FAA engine code
41532

618 of the 642 registered Piper PA-32-260 carry this engine (96%), across 10 engine variants on the type.

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

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ICAO24: a383ff
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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: N3255W
Serial Number: 32-77
Year Manufactured: 1965
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): 50701777
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A383FF

Registrant

Pridmore Joseph P
Individual
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Po Box 1372
Columbus, MS, 397031372
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Nov 10, 2025
Airworthiness Aug 13, 1965
Expiration Nov 30, 2032
Last Activity Nov 10, 2025
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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