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N78LJ

Built 1973 · registered US

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Representative photo of a Piper 23Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto via Wikipedia: Piper PA-23
This aircraft is a
Piper 23
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
1,890 nm
Cruise speed
320 kt
Max speed
351 kt
Service ceiling
41,000 ft
Takeoff distance
600 m
Landing distance
700 m
Weights
MTOW
5,400 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
1,520 L
Dimensions
Length
13.2 m
Wingspan
14.5 m
Height
5.1 m
Capacity
Seats
11
Max passengers
11
How common is this aircraft?
1,732Piper 23 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 98% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • N78LJUSACTIVE
    VALIAIR LC
    2024 – 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

N78LJ — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N78LJ?

N78LJ is a Piper 23, built in 1973. Sprinkle's record for N78LJ covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N78LJ currently active?

Registry records list N78LJ's status as Active, registered in United States — a Piper 23.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N78LJ?

N78LJ carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 27-7304943, the serial assigned to this Piper 23 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N78LJ?

N78LJ's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is AA8F30 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Piper 23 broadcasts.