Single-engine piston

N8842D

1958 Piper Tri-Pacer

Registered 3 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1958
Serial
22-6012
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Individual · sign in to see
Based
Trapper Creek, AK
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Registration record

N8842D on the FAA register

Type
1958 Piper Tri-Pacer (FAA: Piper PA-22-160)
Serial
22-6012
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Registered owner
Individual — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Trapper Creek, AK
Certificate issued
2017-01-12
Airworthiness date
1958-03-03
Registration expires
2030-01-31
Airworthiness class
Standard · normal
Mode S (hex)
AC2F53
Mode S (octal)
53027523
Seats (type)
4
Weight class
up to 12,499 lb
Range (type)
470 nm
Cruise (type)
107 kt
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registry history

Timeline

  • 2030-01-31
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2017-01-12
    Certificate of registration issued as N8842D.
  • 2016-04-06
    Accident at Palmer, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 2011-04-09
    Accident at Talkeetna, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 1988-05-09
    Accident at Kodiak, AK; damage: substantial.
  • 1958-03-03
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (standard category (normal)).
Overview

About N8842D

N8842D is a 1958 Piper Tri-Pacer (FAA model PA-22-160), serial number 22-6012. It is registered to an individual in Trapper Creek, Alaska. The current certificate of registration was issued on January 12, 2017 and expires on January 31, 2030.

The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston, one Lycoming O-320 series engine and 4 seats. Published figures for the type give a cruise speed of about 107 knots and a range of about 470 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions. Its airworthiness certificate is standard category (normal), dated March 3, 1958.

N8842D has 3 accident/incident records on file (most serious damage: substantial); details are below.

Cruise
107 kt
Range
470 nm
Power / thrust (each)
135
Takeoff over 50 ft
1,600 ft
Landing over 50 ft
1,280 ft
Fuel burn
8 gph

Published figures for the Piper Tri-Pacer type. They describe the model, not this airframe's equipment or condition.

Safety record

Accident & incident history

2016-04-06 Accident · Palmer, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · GAA16CA185
Reported aircraft: Piper PA 22-160
Probable cause: The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, resulting in a runway over-run and collision with trees.
2011-04-09 Accident · Talkeetna, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC11CA023
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-22/20
Probable cause: The pilot's selection of a soft, slushy runway for landing, resulting in a noseover.
1988-05-09 Accident · Kodiak, AK Damage: Substantial NTSB · ANC88LA055
Reported aircraft: Piper PA-22-160

Sources: NTSB aviation accident database and CAROL case system, FAA preliminary accident & incident notices. Search accident records

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Data: FAA Aircraft Registry (October 2026), including deregistered aircraft; NTSB and FAA accident data; fyiAero listing history. Individual owners' names are shown to signed-in users and street addresses are never shown. Type figures are published specifications, not this aircraft's.