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N47LU V

Piper PA-44-180 · 2017

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N47LU is a 2017 Piper PA-44-180 (serial 4496416), registered to Letourneau University in Longview, TX. It is one of 408 Piper PA-44-180 aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Letourneau University
Based in
Longview, TX
Serial number
4496416
Year built
2017 · 9 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Normal
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A5BFCE · 51337716 octal
Certificate issued
Jan 11, 2018
Airworthiness date
Dec 15, 2017
Last FAA activity
Apr 14, 2023
Registration expires
Jan 31, 2028
FAA region
2

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ICAO24: a5bfce
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Last known — 10 hours ago JKA47
Observed 2026-09-15 06:57:39 MST
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Ground speed
121 kt
Altitude (baro)
2,275 ft
Track
125.0°
Squawk
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Wind / OAT
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Autopilot target
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Lat 32.46190, Lng -94.80428
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 7104402

Piper PA-44-180
Engines: 2
Type: piston
Seats: 4
Cruise: 170 KTAS
Ceiling: 17,500 ft
MTOW: 3,800 lbs
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 42399

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: O-360-A1H6
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N47LU
Serial Number: 4496416
Year Manufactured: 2017
ACFTREF Code: 7104402
Engine Code: 42399
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Multi Engine (5)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51337716
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A5BFCE
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Registrant

Letourneau University
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2100 S Mobberly Ave
Longview, TX, 756023564
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jan 11, 2018
Airworthiness Dec 15, 2017
Expiration Jan 31, 2028
Last Activity Apr 14, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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