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N5042T

Built 1972 · registered US

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This aircraft is a
Piper PA-28
Full specs

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Performance specs

Performance
Range
910 nm
Cruise speed
172 kt
Max speed
177 kt
Service ceiling
20,000 ft
Takeoff distance
500 m
Landing distance
480 m
Weights
MTOW
1,300 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
250 L
Dimensions
Length
8.3 m
Wingspan
10.8 m
Height
2.5 m
Capacity
Seats
4
Max passengers
4

Flight activity

(5 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
2
Last 90 days
5
Last seen
25 Oct 2026
Tracked since
5 Sept 2026

Frequent routes: KDPA → KDPA (3) · KASG → KDPA (1) · KDPA → KASG (1)

  • KDPA → KASG17 Oct 2026 · 3h 25m
  • KDPA → KDPA10 Oct 2026 · 1h 16m

Showing the 2 most recent distinct flights. The total counts every raw ADS-B tracking leg, including repeat observations and sub-5-minute artifacts.

From ADS-B observations collected since May 2026. Coverage depends on ground-receiver density; gaps do not mean the aircraft did not fly.

How common is this aircraft?
24,889Piper PA-28 registered worldwide

Common. One of the most common aircraft types we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • N5042TUSACTIVE
    WELLS THOMAS R
    2021 – present

Owner names are published by the issuing civil registry (FAA / CCARCS / CASA / ANAC / NZ CAA). Owner addresses present in the source are not republished here. Registered owner? Request removal

N5042T — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N5042T?

N5042T is a Piper PA-28, built in 1972. Sprinkle's record for N5042T covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N5042T currently active?

Registry records list N5042T's status as Active, registered in United States — a Piper PA-28.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N5042T?

N5042T carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 28R-7235182, the serial assigned to this Piper PA-28 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N5042T?

N5042T's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is A64B7C — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Piper PA-28 broadcasts.