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N8971P

1966 PIPER PA-24-260 · Valid

Aircraft

Make: PIPER
Model: PA-24-260
Year manufactured: 1966
Serial number: 24-4428
Type: Fixed wing single engine · 4 seats · 1 engine
Weight class: Up to 12,499 lbs
Cruise speed: 135 kt

Engine

Manufacturer: LYCOMING
Model: 0-540 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating
Horsepower: 250

Registration

Registrant

Name: Derrel Luce PC
Type: Corporation
Location: WACO, TX
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Certificate

Status: Valid
Issued: 2001-11-23
Airworthiness: 1966-04-11
Expires: 2029-03-31
Last action: 2026-03-30
Fractional ownership: No

ADS-B / Mode S

Mode S hex (ICAO 24-bit): AC61DE
Mode S octal: 53060736

Every transponder-equipped aircraft broadcasts its Mode S hex code on 1090 MHz. ADS-B receivers like FlightAware and FlightRadar24 use this ICAO code to identify the aircraft.

Source: FAA Releasable Aircraft Database (public domain). Last action on this record: 2026-03-30.