The 1978 PA-28-161 Warrior II production run covered serial numbers 28-7816001 thru 28-7816680. So, with 680 aircraft rolling off the line, you can safely deduce that yours was early in the run.
However, if you take a look at the FAA Registration records, you'll notice that the year of "manufacture" is listed as 1977, so it was not a January baby. See [registry.faa.gov]
Think if it the same way as buying a new 2008 car or truck late in 2007. It's still a 2008 model, but was actually manufactured in the previous year.
Yes, it is a 1971 Model PA-28R-180, the very first s/n of the 1971 model year, and one of only 13 Arrows in that model year.
It likely rolled off the assembly line in late 1970. The Canadian aircraft registration data base should confirm the year of manufacture or airworthiness certificate issuance date.
helpdesk Wrote:
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> Leigh:
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> Yes, it is a 1971 Model PA-28R-180, the very first
> s/n of the 1971 model year, and one of only 13
> Arrows in that model year.
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> It likely rolled off the assembly line in late
> 1970. The Canadian aircraft registration data base
> should confirm the year of manufacture or
> airworthiness certificate issuance date.
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> POS Tech Support
When my airplane hit the registry last year it listed the YOM is 1974, which surprised and irritated me since it was advertised for sale as a 1975 model. But now that I look at the S/N- 28-7525nnn - and your post I believe this is an error. Are the two digits following the year the week of completion? How do I go about flagging and correcting this with FAA?
On further examination the registry shows the original airworthiness date as November 1974, so that would agree with the manufacturing year. But can I legitimately refer to it as a 1975 model since the S/N apparently reflects that?
No need to be irritated. Your aircraft was correctly advertised as a 1975 model, as the serial number confirms. That's also important when you order replacement parts, refer to the parts catalog, etc.
The fact that it rolled off the line in late 1974 is irrelevant.
And no, the two digits after the model year are not related to the year of manufacturer. No need to contact the FAA for a correction.
Randy
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/06/2008 10:45AM by helpdesk.
The 2 digits after the model year are the model designation and the last 3 are the build sequence number. IE, my arrow III SN is 28R-7837066 which means retractable series model 28, model year 1978, model 37 (non-turbo arrow III), 66th of the series for this model year. Original air worthiness date was 29Nov77.
Could you tell about the serail number 28 R 78 003366?
Turbo arrow III.
Am I correct stating it is a 1978 model Piper 28 Turbo Arrow III with retractable gear?
FD, this S/N is bogus! Here are the S/N's for the 1978 Tbo Arrows. 28R7803001 - 28R7803373. Now....28R7803366 would be good and registered as N972QJ, 1978 turbo Arrow. Click this link to get the information. [registry.faa.gov]
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 06/23/2008 07:40AM by DEANC.
I have a Piper PA 18 Supercub and was looking for information on serial number 18-8615, Looking for year built and if it was ever registered in the USA, thanks
Hmmm...interesting.
My bird got it's right to fly on October 10, 1969.
I have always considered it a '69 model.
As per the above posts, is it actually a '70 model?!?
Doesn't matter much either way, as parts are ordered by serial number anyway.
Just a curious question.
