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N9780Q V

Smith AEROSTAR 601P · 1977 · Jackson, GA

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N9780Q is a 1977 Smith AEROSTAR 601P (serial 61P-0408-144), registered to Wood William J (individual) in Jackson, GA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires August 2027; the airworthiness certificate dates from April 1977 (49 years ago). It carries 2 Lycoming TI0-540 SER engines rated at 310 hp each (620 hp total), the engine on 57% of registered Smith AEROSTAR 601Ps. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address ADA3C4. It is one of 92 Smith AEROSTAR 601P aircraft on the FAA registry. Wood William J holds 2 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Wood William J
Owner type
Individual
Based in
Jackson, GA
Serial number
61P-0408-144
Year built
1977 · 49 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Normal
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
ADA3C4 · 53321704 octal
Certificate issued
Aug 30, 2017
Airworthiness date
Apr 11, 1977
Last FAA activity
Mar 10, 2023
Registration expires
Aug 31, 2027
FAA region
7

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

Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming TI0-540 SER
Engine type
Turbo-prop
Rated power
310 hp × 2 (620 hp total)
Power per seat
103 hp
FAA engine code
41533

46 of the 80 registered Smith AEROSTAR 601P carry this engine (57%), across 8 engine variants on the type.

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

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ICAO24: ada3c4
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Last known — 2 weeks ago N9780Q
Observed 2026-09-27 11:23:56 MST
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Ground speed
193 kt
Altitude (baro)
20,025 ft
Track
340.0°
Squawk
—
Wind / OAT
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Autopilot target
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Lat 37.10041, Lng -85.19695
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 8360608

Smith AEROSTAR 601P
Engines: 2
Type: piston
Seats: 6
Cruise: 125 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41533

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: TI0-540 SER
Type: Turbo-prop
Horsepower: 310 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N9780Q
Serial Number: 61P-0408-144
Year Manufactured: 1977
ACFTREF Code: 8360608
Engine Code: 41533
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): 53321704
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ADA3C4
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Registrant

Wood William J
Individual
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272 Rufus Adams Rd
Jackson, GA, 302334725
FAA Region: 7

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Aug 30, 2017
Airworthiness Apr 11, 1977
Expiration Aug 31, 2027
Last Activity Mar 10, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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