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N428S1980 PIPER PA-32-301

N428S is a 1980 Piper PA-32-301, serial 32-8106021, registered to GRIFFING FLYING SERVICE INC, a corporation in Port Clinton, OH, US. The FAA issued the current certificate on 22 Jul 2020, and its status is Valid registration, expiring 31 Jul 2027. The record shows no registry changes, 1 NTSB case on this mark, 1 tied to this airframe and 1 service difficulty report.

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Registration: N428S
Aircraft: PA-32-301; PIPER
Serial Number: 32-8106021

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Total Hours

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1980

Year

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Registration record

N428S as the FAA holds it

FAA registry, effective 13 Oct 2026

Airframe

Manufacturer: PIPER
Model: PA-32-301
Serial number: 32-8106021
Year manufactured: 1980
Airframe type: Fixed wing single engine
Category: Land
Certification basis: Type certificated
Seats: 7
Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb

Powerplant

Engines: 1
Manufacturer: LYCOMING
Model: IO-540 SER
Type: Reciprocating
Power: 300 hp each

Airworthiness

Certificate issued: 26 Nov 1980
Classification: Standard
Approved operations: Normal

Registration

Status: Valid registration
Record type: Currently registered
Certificate issued: 22 Jul 2020
Last FAA action: 24 Feb 2026
Expires: 31 Jul 2027
FAA region: Great Lakes
Fractional ownership: No
FAA unique id: 00043451

Registered owner

Name: GRIFFING FLYING SERVICE INC
Registrant type: Corporation
Based: PORT CLINTON, OH, US

Transponder address

Mode S (hex): A51AE7
ICAO 24-bit: a51ae7
Octal: 51215347
Decimal: 10820327

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What kind of aircraft is N428S?

N428S is a 1980 Piper PA-32-301, serial 32-8106021. The FAA classes it as fixed wing single engine, it seats 7, it is powered by 1 Lycoming IO-540 SER engine.

Who is N428S registered to?

The FAA registry lists GRIFFING FLYING SERVICE INC, a corporation in Port Clinton, OH, US, as the registrant of N428S.

Is N428S still registered?

The FAA lists the registration as Valid registration. The current certificate was issued on 22 Jul 2020 and expires on 31 Jul 2027.

Has N428S been in an NTSB-reported accident?

The NTSB database holds 1 record naming N428S, 1 of which the serial number ties to this airframe. The most recent is dated 27 Dec 2012 at Middle Bass Island, OH.

Does N428S have service difficulty reports?

1 service difficulty report have been filed against N428S with the FAA.

Who operates N428S for charter?

N428S is listed on 1 Part 135 certificate: GRIFFING FLYING SERVICE INC.

Is N428S for sale?

N428S is not currently listed for sale on the marketplaces we collect.

Has N428S changed hands?

The FAA record shows no registry changes for N428S.

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