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Piper Aircraft Inc PA-28-181

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ICAO24: abb3d5
Last known — 16 hours ago PDU53
Observed 2026-06-04 15:17:27 MST
Auto-refresh • Updated 0s ago
Ground speed
123 kt
Altitude (baro)
3,375 ft
Track
358.0°
Squawk
Wind / OAT
Autopilot target
Lat 41.21740, Lng -86.84667
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 7102832

Piper Aircraft Inc PA-28-181
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 4
Cruise: 120 KTAS
Ceiling: 13,000 ft
MTOW: 2,440 lbs
Category: Standard
Engine type: Reciprocating (Piston) (code 1)

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N853PU
Serial Number: 2881326
Year Manufactured:
ACFTREF Code: 7102832
Engine Code:
Status: V (V)
Certification:
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52731725
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ABB3D5

Registrant

Trustees Of Purdue University
Attn: Chief Inspector
1581 Aviation Dr Hngr 6
West Lafayette, IN, 47907
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jun 3, 2020
Expiration Jun 30, 2027
Last Activity Jan 22, 2023
Data as of Jun 5, 2026

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