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N87878

Built 1959 · registered US

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Representative photo of a Piper 24Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto via Wikipedia: Piper PA-24 Comanche
This aircraft is a
Piper 24(PA24)
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
960 nm
Cruise speed
185 kt
Max speed
194 kt
Service ceiling
19,500 ft
Takeoff distance
450 m
Landing distance
410 m
Weights
MTOW
1,400 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
370 L
Dimensions
Length
7.6 m
Wingspan
10.9 m
Height
2.3 m
Capacity
Seats
4
Max passengers
4
How common is this aircraft?
2,786Piper 24 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 99% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • N87878USACTIVE
    INTERNATIONAL AIR SERVICES INC TRUSTEE
    2026 – 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

N87878 — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N87878?

N87878 is a Piper 24, built in 1959. Sprinkle's record for N87878 covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N87878 currently active?

Registry records list N87878's status as Active, registered in United States — a Piper 24.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N87878?

N87878 carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 24-469, the serial assigned to this Piper 24 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N87878?

N87878's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is AC177C — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Piper 24 broadcasts.