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N565RB V

Piper Aircraft Inc PA-44-180 · 2012 · Richmond, KY

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N565RB is a 2012 Piper Aircraft Inc PA-44-180 (serial 4496307), registered to Eastern Kentucky University (government) in Richmond, KY. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires August 2027; the airworthiness certificate dates from February 2012 (14 years ago). It carries 2 Lycoming O-360-A1H6 engines rated at 180 hp each (360 hp total), the engine on 35% of registered Piper Aircraft Inc PA-44-180s. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A73AF6. It is one of 154 Piper Aircraft Inc PA-44-180 aircraft on the FAA registry. Eastern Kentucky University holds 24 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Eastern Kentucky University
Owner type
Government
Based in
Richmond, KY
Serial number
4496307
Year built
2012 · 14 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Normal
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A73AF6 · 51635366 octal
Certificate issued
Aug 27, 2020
Airworthiness date
Feb 20, 2012
Last FAA activity
Mar 10, 2023
Registration expires
Aug 31, 2027
FAA region
3

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming O-360-A1H6
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
180 hp × 2 (360 hp total)
Power per seat
90 hp
FAA engine code
42399

53 of the 150 registered Piper Aircraft Inc PA-44-180 carry this engine (35%), across 7 engine variants on the type.

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

Runway requirement (estimate)

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ICAO24: a73af6
Last known — 1 day ago N565RB
Observed 2026-09-26 10:50:32 MST
Auto-refresh • Updated 0s ago
Ground speed
105 kt
Altitude (baro)
3,425 ft
Track
348.0°
Squawk
—
Wind / OAT
—
Autopilot target
—
Lat 37.42658, Lng -84.76157
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 7104406

Piper Aircraft Inc 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: N565RB
Serial Number: 4496307
Year Manufactured: 2012
ACFTREF Code: 7104406
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): 51635366
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A73AF6

Registrant

Eastern Kentucky University
Government
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Commonwealth 1411
521 Lancaster Ave
Richmond, KY, 404753100
FAA Region: 3

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Aug 27, 2020
Airworthiness Feb 20, 2012
Expiration Aug 31, 2027
Last Activity Mar 10, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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