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N4278H V

Piper PA-14 · 1948 · Anchorage, AK

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N4278H is a 1948 Piper PA-14 (serial 14-83), registered to Wrigley David C (co-owner) in Anchorage, AK. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires November 2027; the airworthiness certificate dates from May 1956 (70 years ago). It carries a Lycoming 0-235 SERIES engine rated at 115 hp, the engine on 23% of registered Piper PA-14s. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A51918. It is one of 100 Piper PA-14 aircraft on the FAA registry. Wrigley David C holds 2 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Wrigley David C
Owner type
Co-Owner
Based in
Anchorage, AK
Serial number
14-83
Year built
1948 · 78 yrs old
Airworthiness class
1
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A51918 · 51214430 octal
Certificate issued
Nov 13, 2014
Airworthiness date
May 21, 1956
Last FAA activity
Apr 1, 2023
Registration expires
Nov 30, 2027
FAA region
5

Source: FAA aircraft registry (public record). Community reviews and photos below.

Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming 0-235 SERIES
Engine type
4-Cycle Piston
Rated power
115 hp
Power per seat
29 hp
FAA engine code
41505

22 of the 97 registered Piper PA-14 carry this engine (23%), across 11 engine variants on the type.

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

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ICAO24: a51918
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Last known — 2 months ago N4278H
Observed 2026-08-08 21:17:41 MST
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Ground speed
81 kt
Altitude (baro)
2,475 ft
Track
187.0°
Squawk
—
Wind / OAT
—
Autopilot target
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Lat 61.62329, Lng -149.83988
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 7101402

Piper PA-14
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 4
Cruise: 71 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41505

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: 0-235 SERIES
Type: 4-Cycle Piston
Horsepower: 115 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N4278H
Serial Number: 14-83
Year Manufactured: 1948
ACFTREF Code: 7101402
Engine Code: 41505
Status: V (V)
Certification: 1
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51214430
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A51918
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Registrant

Wrigley David C
Co-Owner
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4742 Blue Heron Cir
Anchorage, AK, 995075012
FAA Region: 5
Additional Names
WRIGLEY JOHN B TRUSTEE
WRIGLEY SUSAN C TRUSTEE

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Nov 13, 2014
Airworthiness May 21, 1956
Expiration Nov 30, 2027
Last Activity Apr 1, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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