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N783LU V

Piper PA-44-180 · 2015 · Lynchburg, VA

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N783LU is a 2015 Piper PA-44-180 (serial 4496381), registered to Liberty University School Of Aeronautics (corporation) in Lynchburg, VA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires December 2028; the airworthiness certificate dates from October 2015 (10 years ago). It carries 2 Lycoming O-360-A1H6 engines rated at 180 hp each (360 hp total), the engine on 13% of registered Piper PA-44-180s. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address AA9CB8. It is one of 408 Piper PA-44-180 aircraft on the FAA registry. Liberty University School Of Aeronautics holds 13 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Liberty University School Of Aeronautics
Owner type
Corporation
Based in
Lynchburg, VA
Serial number
4496381
Year built
2015 · 11 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Normal
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
AA9CB8 · 52516270 octal
Certificate issued
Dec 5, 2015
Airworthiness date
Oct 20, 2015
Last FAA activity
Jul 1, 2023
Registration expires
Dec 31, 2028
FAA region
1

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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

51 of the 380 registered Piper PA-44-180 carry this engine (13%), across 14 engine variants on the type.

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ICAO24: aa9cb8
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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: N783LU
Serial Number: 4496381
Year Manufactured: 2015
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): 52516270
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AA9CB8

Registrant

Liberty University School Of Aeronautics
Corporation
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1971 University Blvd
Lynchburg, VA, 245150002
FAA Region: 1

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Dec 5, 2015
Airworthiness Oct 20, 2015
Expiration Dec 31, 2028
Last Activity Jul 1, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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