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N3918M V

Piper PA-28-181 · 1978 · Cross Plains, TN

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N3918M is a 1978 Piper PA-28-181 (serial 28-7890341), registered to Astro Aviation LLC (LLC) in Cross Plains, TN. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires February 2030; the airworthiness certificate dates from January 1978 (48 years ago). It carries a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine rated at 180 hp, the engine on 60% of registered Piper PA-28-181s. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A489FC. It is one of 2,970 Piper PA-28-181 aircraft on the FAA registry. Astro Aviation LLC holds 5 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Astro Aviation LLC
Owner type
LLC
Based in
Cross Plains, TN
Serial number
28-7890341
Year built
1978 · 48 yrs old
Airworthiness class
1NU
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A489FC · 51104774 octal
Certificate issued
Feb 20, 2023
Airworthiness date
Jan 26, 1978
Last FAA activity
Feb 20, 2023
Registration expires
Feb 28, 2030
FAA region
3

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming O&VO-360 SER
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
180 hp
Power per seat
45 hp
FAA engine code
41514

1,649 of the 2,751 registered Piper PA-28-181 carry this engine (60%), across 21 engine variants on the type.

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

Runway requirement (estimate)

A Piper PA-28-181 needs roughly 1,800 ft of runway for takeoff at sea level (takeoff distance ~1,543 ft plus a 15% safety margin). Check it against a destination airport →

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ICAO24: a489fc
Last known — 2 weeks ago N3918M
Observed 2026-10-06 13:26:04 MST
Auto-refresh • Updated 0s ago
Ground speed
116 kt
Altitude (baro)
4,400 ft
Track
193.0°
Squawk
—
Wind / OAT
—
Autopilot target
—
Lat 36.66864, Lng -86.51973
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 7102807

Piper PA-28-181
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 4
Cruise: 91 KTAS
Ceiling: 13,000 ft
MTOW: 2,440 lbs
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41514

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: O&VO-360 SER
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N3918M
Serial Number: 28-7890341
Year Manufactured: 1978
ACFTREF Code: 7102807
Engine Code: 41514
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): 51104774
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A489FC

Registrant

Astro Aviation LLC
LLC
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8329 Cedar Grove Rd
Cross Plains, TN, 370495108
FAA Region: 3

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Feb 20, 2023
Airworthiness Jan 26, 1978
Expiration Feb 28, 2030
Last Activity Feb 20, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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