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N253A

Built 1956 · 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
1,030 nm
Cruise speed
205 kt
Max speed
223 kt
Service ceiling
30,000 ft
Takeoff distance
600 m
Landing distance
500 m
Weights
MTOW
2,300 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
550 L
Dimensions
Length
9.5 m
Wingspan
11.3 m
Height
3.0 m
Capacity
Seats
6
Max passengers
6

Flight activity

(2 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
1
Last 90 days
2
Last seen
25 Oct 2026
Tracked since
11 Oct 2026

Showing the 0 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?
1,732Piper 23 registered worldwide

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

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Registration history

(1)
  • N253AUSACTIVE
    MILLER CHRISTOPHER T
    2025 – 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

N253A — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N253A?

N253A is a Piper 23, built in 1956. Sprinkle's record for N253A covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N253A currently active?

Registry records list N253A's status as Active, registered in United States — a Piper 23.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N253A?

N253A carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 23-806, the serial assigned to this Piper 23 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N253A?

N253A's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is A262A3 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Piper 23 broadcasts.