N38997
1977 Piper Lance
N38997 on the FAA register
Timeline
- 2028-07-31Registration expires (renewal due).
- 2003-10-10Certificate of registration issued as N38997 to the current registrant.
- 1977-08-03Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (standard category (normal)).
- 1950-04-27N38997 previously assigned to a Boeing/Stearman A75 N1 / PT-17 Kaydet (s/n 75-3210); cancelled.
About N38997
N38997 is a 1977 Piper Lance (FAA model PA-32R-300), serial number 32R-7780496. The FAA register lists Blg Air Inc as the registrant in State College, Pennsylvania. The current certificate of registration was issued on October 10, 2003 and expires on July 31, 2028.
The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston, one Lycoming TIO-540 series engine and 7 seats. Published figures for the type give a cruise speed of about 158 knots and a range of about 865 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions. Its airworthiness certificate is standard category (normal), dated August 3, 1977.
No NTSB accident or incident reports and no FAA preliminary notices are on file for N38997.
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Accident & incident history
✓ No NTSB accident or incident reports and no FAA preliminary notices on file for N38997.
Sources: NTSB aviation accident database and CAROL case system, FAA preliminary accident & incident notices. Search accident records
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