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N87CW

Built 1967 · registered US

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Representative photo of a Piper 30Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto via Wikipedia: Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche
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Piper 30
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
1,130 nm
Cruise speed
168 kt
Max speed
193 kt
Service ceiling
19,000 ft
Takeoff distance
480 m
Landing distance
570 m
Weights
MTOW
1,600 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
400 L
Dimensions
Length
7.6 m
Wingspan
11.2 m
Height
2.5 m
Capacity
Seats
5
Max passengers
5

Flight activity

(282 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
81
Last 90 days
188
Last seen
12 Nov 2026
Tracked since
18 May 2026

Frequent routes: KGEU → KGEU (120) · KCRQ → KGEU (2) · KGEU → KCRQ (2)

  • KGEU → KGEU12 Nov 2026 · 0h 08m
  • KGEU → KGEU12 Nov 2026 · 1h 05m
  • KGEU → KGEU12 Nov 2026 · 0h 54m
  • KGEU → KGEU12 Nov 2026 · 0h 07m
  • KGEU → KGEU12 Nov 2026 · 4h 31m
  • KGEU → KGEU11 Nov 2026 · 0h 05m
  • … → KGEU11 Nov 2026 · 0h 08m
  • KGEU → KGEU11 Nov 2026 · 0h 54m
  • KGEU → KGEU11 Nov 2026 · 0h 13m
  • KGEU → KGEU11 Nov 2026 · 0h 25m

Showing the 10 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?
1,201Piper 30 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 97% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • N87CWUSACTIVE
    ZOU CHRISTIAN
    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

N87CW — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N87CW?

N87CW is a Piper 30, built in 1967. Sprinkle's record for N87CW covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N87CW currently active?

Registry records list N87CW's status as Active, registered in United States — a Piper 30.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N87CW?

N87CW carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 30-1639, the serial assigned to this Piper 30 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N87CW?

N87CW's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is ABF444 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Piper 30 broadcasts.