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N637FT V

Piper PA-28-161 · 2008

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N637FT is a 2008 Piper PA-28-161 (serial 2842314), registered to Florida Institute Of Technology in Melbourne, FL. It is one of 1,496 Piper PA-28-161 aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Florida Institute Of Technology
Based in
Melbourne, FL
Serial number
2842314
Year built
2008 · 18 yrs old
Airworthiness class
1NU
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A8584C · 52054114 octal
Certificate issued
Aug 12, 2023
Airworthiness date
Aug 20, 2008
Last FAA activity
Aug 12, 2023
Registration expires
Aug 31, 2030
FAA region
7

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ICAO24: a8584c
Last known — 2 months ago TCF637
Observed 2026-07-09 14:22:44 MST
Auto-refresh • Updated 0s ago
Ground speed
63 kt
Altitude (baro)
700 ft
Track
158.0°
Squawk
Wind / OAT
Autopilot target
Lat 28.09437, Lng -80.60739
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 7102803

Piper PA-28-161
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 4
Cruise: 94 KTAS
Ceiling: 13,000 ft
MTOW: 2,440 lbs
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 42156

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: O-320-D3G
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 160 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N637FT
Serial Number: 2842314
Year Manufactured: 2008
ACFTREF Code: 7102803
Engine Code: 42156
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): 52054114
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A8584C

Registrant

Florida Institute Of Technology
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150 W University Blvd
Melbourne, FL, 329018995
FAA Region: 7

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Aug 12, 2023
Airworthiness Aug 20, 2008
Expiration Aug 31, 2030
Last Activity Aug 12, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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