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N85228 V

North American T-28D · 1951 · Ontario, CA

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N85228 is a 1951 North American T-28D (serial 51-3557), registered to Nightingale Robert W (individual) in Ontario, CA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires February 2027; the airworthiness certificate dates from April 1983 (43 years ago). It carries a Wright 1820F56 engine rated at 785 hp, the engine on 29% of registered North American T-28Ds. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address ABB185. It is one of 8 North American T-28D aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Nightingale Robert W
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Ontario, CA
Serial number
51-3557
Year built
1951 · 75 yrs old
Airworthiness class
43
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
ABB185 · 52730605 octal
Certificate issued
Feb 6, 2017
Airworthiness date
Apr 19, 1983
Last FAA activity
Jan 22, 2023
Registration expires
Feb 28, 2027
FAA region
4

Source: FAA aircraft registry (public record). Community reviews and photos below.

Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Wright 1820F56
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
785 hp
Power per seat
393 hp
FAA engine code
67024

2 of the 7 registered North American T-28D carry this engine (29%), across 3 engine variants on the type.

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ICAO24: abb185
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 6402508

North American T-28D
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 67024

Manufacturer: Wright
Model: 1820F56
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 785 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N85228
Serial Number: 51-3557
Year Manufactured: 1951
ACFTREF Code: 6402508
Engine Code: 67024
Status: V (V)
Certification: 43
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52730605
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ABB185

Registrant

Nightingale Robert W
Individual
641 E La Deney Dr
Ontario, CA, 917641828
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Feb 6, 2017
Airworthiness Apr 19, 1983
Expiration Feb 28, 2027
Last Activity Jan 22, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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