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N428BB Missing / Destroyed

Piper Aircraft Inc PA-28-181

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N428BB is a Piper Aircraft Inc PA-28-181 (serial 28010046), registered to Piper Aircraft Inc in Vero Beach, FL. It is one of 605 Piper Aircraft Inc PA-28-181 aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Piper Aircraft Inc
Based in
Vero Beach, FL
Serial number
28010046
FAA status
Missing / Destroyed
Mode-S / ICAO24
A51972 · 51214562 octal
Last FAA activity
Jun 15, 2026
FAA region
7

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ICAO24: a51972
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 7102832

Piper Aircraft Inc PA-28-181
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 4
Cruise: 120 KTAS
Ceiling: 13,000 ft
MTOW: 2,440 lbs
Category: Standard
Engine type: Reciprocating (Piston) (code 1)

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N428BB
Serial Number: 28010046
Year Manufactured:
ACFTREF Code: 7102832
Engine Code:
Status: Missing / Destroyed (M)
Certification:
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51214562
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A51972

Registrant

Piper Aircraft Inc
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2926 Piper Dr
Vero Beach, FL, 329601955
FAA Region: 7

Key Dates

Last Activity Jun 15, 2026
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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