N8847P
1965 Piper Comanche 260
N8847P on the FAA register
Timeline
- 2028-10-31Registration expires (renewal due).
- 2002-02-21Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (restricted category).
- 2001-11-16Certificate of registration issued as N8847P.
- 1965-11-14Accident at Mt Ayr Iowa, 15; damage: substantial.
About N8847P
N8847P is a 1965 Piper Comanche 260 (FAA model PA-24-260), serial number 24-4302. The FAA register lists South Texas Weather Modification Association as the registrant in Pleasanton, Texas. The current certificate of registration was issued on November 16, 2001 and expires on October 31, 2028.
The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston, one Lycoming IO-540 series engine and 4 seats. Published figures for the type give a cruise speed of about 145 knots and a range of about 730 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions. Its airworthiness certificate is restricted category, dated February 21, 2002.
N8847P has 1 accident/incident record on file (most serious damage: substantial); details are below.
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Accident & incident history
Sources: NTSB aviation accident database and CAROL case system, FAA preliminary accident & incident notices. Search accident records
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