Flight Tracker
N3506A
1953 PIPER PA-22-135
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
RJR AIRDROME INC
Registrant Type
Corporation
Location
DOVER, DE
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
May 30, 1997
Airworthiness Date
Nov 5, 1955
Expires
Oct 31, 2027
Approved Operations
-

Airframe

Manufacturer
PIPER
Model
PA-22-135
Year
1953
Serial Number
22-1778
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
94 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-290 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
140 hp

Live Flight Status

Checking live traffic…

Coverage depends on ground receiver reception and is not a complete picture of traffic.

Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A3E7F8
Mode S Code (Octal)
50763770

The hex code is the aircraft's ICAO 24-bit address, broadcast by its ADS-B transponder. It is the key used to match live position reports to this registration.

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

Apr 19, 1996 Accident Substantial DOVER, DE
Injuries2 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

the overhaul maintenance personnel's improper major overhaul procedure (improper torque on the engine block center through bolts), which resulted in an in flight loss of engine power. A related factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for a forced landing.

NTSB IAD96LA064