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N778C V

New Piper Aircraft Inc PA-32-301XTC · 2006 · Seymour, CT

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N778C is a 2006 New Piper Aircraft Inc PA-32-301XTC (serial 3255046), registered to Wingnut Aviation Group LLC (LLC) in Seymour, CT. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires February 2030; the airworthiness certificate dates from June 2006 (20 years ago). It carries a Lycoming TIO-540-AH1A engine rated at 300 hp, the engine on 71% of registered New Piper Aircraft Inc PA-32-301XTCs. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address AA86F1. It is one of 7 New Piper Aircraft Inc PA-32-301XTC aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Wingnut Aviation Group LLC
Owner type
LLC
Based in
Seymour, CT
Serial number
3255046
Year built
2006 · 20 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Normal
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
AA86F1 · 52503361 octal
Certificate issued
Feb 22, 2023
Airworthiness date
Jun 7, 2006
Last FAA activity
Feb 22, 2023
Registration expires
Feb 28, 2030
FAA region
Western

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming TIO-540-AH1A
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
300 hp
Power per seat
50 hp
FAA engine code
42003

5 of the 7 registered New Piper Aircraft Inc PA-32-301XTC carry this engine (71%), across 2 engine variants on the type.

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

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ICAO24: aa86f1
Last known — 2 months ago N778C
Observed 2026-08-02 15:52:46 MST
Auto-refresh • Updated 0s ago
Ground speed
169 kt
Altitude (baro)
9,100 ft
Track
67.0°
Squawk
—
Wind / OAT
—
Autopilot target
—
Lat 41.18067, Lng -75.42027
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 7104604

New Piper Aircraft Inc PA-32-301XTC
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 6
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 42003

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: TIO-540-AH1A
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 300 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N778C
Serial Number: 3255046
Year Manufactured: 2006
ACFTREF Code: 7104604
Engine Code: 42003
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52503361
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AA86F1

Registrant

Wingnut Aviation Group LLC
LLC
2 Cross Creek Ln
Seymour, CT, 064832380
FAA Region: Western

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Feb 22, 2023
Airworthiness Jun 7, 2006
Expiration Feb 28, 2030
Last Activity Feb 22, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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