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ZK-MBE

Built 1985 · registered NZ

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ZK-MBE — photo of this aircraftThis aircraft
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Representative photo of a Piper PA-28Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto via Wikipedia: Piper PA-28 Cherokee
This aircraft is a
Piper PA-28
Full specs

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Performance specs

Performance
Range
700 nm
Cruise speed
154 kt
Max speed
162 kt
Service ceiling
20,000 ft
Takeoff distance
500 m
Landing distance
520 m
Weights
MTOW
2,000 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
250 L
Dimensions
Length
7.2 m
Wingspan
10.6 m
Height
2.2 m
Capacity
Seats
4
Max passengers
4

Flight activity

(14 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
0
Last 90 days
14
Last seen
6 Oct 2026
Tracked since
25 Aug 2026
  • Tracked flight23 Sept 2026 · 2h 05m
  • Tracked flight18 Sept 2026 · 0h 05m
  • Tracked flight18 Sept 2026 · 0h 11m
  • Tracked flight25 Aug 2026 · 0h 38m

Showing the 4 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?
24,886Piper PA-28 registered worldwide

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

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Registration history

(1)
  • ZK-MBENZACTIVE
    Canterbury Aero Club (inc.)
    2019 – 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

ZK-MBE — frequently asked
What aircraft model is ZK-MBE?

ZK-MBE is a Piper PA-28, built in 1985. Sprinkle's record for ZK-MBE covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is ZK-MBE currently active?

Registry records list ZK-MBE's status as Active, registered in New Zealand — a Piper PA-28.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of ZK-MBE?

ZK-MBE carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 28-8516064, the serial assigned to this Piper PA-28 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for ZK-MBE?

ZK-MBE's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is C80D63 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Piper PA-28 broadcasts.