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N8549P V

Piper PA-24-260 · 1964 · San Angelo, TX

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N8549P is a 1964 Piper PA-24-260 (serial 24-4006), registered to West Texas Weather Modification Association (government) in San Angelo, TX. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires January 2030; the airworthiness certificate dates from March 2011 (15 years ago). It carries a Lycoming O-540-E4A5 engine rated at 260 hp. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address ABB9D5. It is one of 594 Piper PA-24-260 aircraft on the FAA registry. West Texas Weather Modification Association holds 4 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
West Texas Weather Modification Association
Owner type
Government
Based in
San Angelo, TX
Serial number
24-4006
Year built
1964 · 62 yrs old
Airworthiness class
46
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
ABB9D5 · 52734725 octal
Certificate issued
Jan 25, 2011
Airworthiness date
Mar 10, 2011
Last FAA activity
Sep 29, 2023
Registration expires
Jan 31, 2030
FAA region
2

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming O-540-E4A5
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
260 hp
Power per seat
65 hp
FAA engine code
42341

1 of the 582 registered Piper PA-24-260 carry this engine (0%), across 15 engine variants on the type.

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

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 7102406

Piper PA-24-260
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 4
Cruise: 117 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 42341

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: O-540-E4A5
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 260 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N8549P
Serial Number: 24-4006
Year Manufactured: 1964
ACFTREF Code: 7102406
Engine Code: 42341
Status: V (V)
Certification: 46
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 52734725
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ABB9D5

Registrant

West Texas Weather Modification Association
Government
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8696 Hanger Rd
San Angelo, TX, 769043421
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jan 25, 2011
Airworthiness Mar 10, 2011
Expiration Jan 31, 2030
Last Activity Sep 29, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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