- Registered owner
- Florida Institute Of Technology
- Location
- Melbourne, FL
- Owner type
- Corporation
- Serial number
- 28-7916271
- Year built
- 1979
- Type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engine
- Reciprocating
- Airworthiness
- Standard, normal, utility
- Airworthiness date
- January 24, 1979
- Certificate issued
- October 13, 2023
- Expires
- October 31, 2030
- Mode S code
- A7E1CF
From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Lycoming 0-320 model are included below.
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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 67
Matched by this aircraft’s airframe and engine models. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.
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Airframe · Piper PA-28-161
AD 2024-14-03Autopilot SystemAD 2022-03-15Fuel Quantity IndicatorAD 2020-26-16Wing SparInformation bulletins that may apply · 26
Advisory, not mandatory.
See all 35 bulletins
NTSB investigations · 3
Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.
NTSB GAA19CA071Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMiami, FLThe other pilot's improper decision to taxi past another airplane occupying a taxiway and her subsequent failure to maintain clearance from the airplane.NTSB MIA05CA014Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportValkaria, FLThe inadvertent collision with a deer during takeoff which resulted in damage to the right brake system and the airplane being unable to stop prior to the end of the runway.NTSB MIA95LA235Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportMelbourne, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind.
FAA incident reports · 8
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Accident 20181120022771ATaxi · Miami, FLPiper PA-28-161 aircraft N607FT with a student pilot after landing exited runway 9L at Miami Executive Airport (tmb) at taxiway A2 attempted to taxi around Cessna CE-172M aircraft N80298 with an instructor and student pilot on taxiway A2, N607FT then collided…Incident 20120904017939ITakeoff: Climb Out · Tamiami, FLPilot reported a strong vibration from the engine at 500 feet after takeoff. Vibration lasted for about one minute then settled down. Pilot elected to turn around and land. Tower asked if he wanted to declare an emergency and pilot responded yes. Pilot made…Incident 20080311014199ILevel Off Touchdown · Valkaria, FL(-23) On March 11, 2008 at the Valkaria Florida airport aircraft N607FT, a Piper PA-28-161, owned by f.I.t. LLC. The pilot [privacy data omitted] held a student pilot certificate and was performing solo landings at the airport. Upon third landing of the day…Accident 20041019028249ATakeoff Ground Roll · Valkaria, FL(-23) Pilot doing touch & go's at valkyria airport rwy 14. On third attempt pilot felt something hit a/c during take off phase and aborted t.o. and veered off runway into grass. Later notified dead deer on runway.Accident 19991211037029AFinal Approach · Plant City, FL(.19) On December 11, 1999, about 1645 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-28-161, N607FT, registered to and operated by Florida institute of technology, and a Cessna 152, N48823, registered to and operated by mitchell enterprises, inc., collided while on final…Incident 19970725028319ITakeoff Ground Roll · Lakeland, FLNarrative: the student pilot was conducting a solo cross country and elected to do take off and landing practice at an interim airport, the pilot lost control during the take off allowing the airplane to turn left and depart the runway striking a taxiway sign.Incident 19960612021779IStarting Engines · Melbourne, FLNarrative: pilot was preparing to depart for evening cross country. Tried to start a/c, engine rotated approx. 10 times when pilot saw flame shooting from engine cowl. Pilot departed aircraft and line personnel extinguished fire. Possible cause, engine…Accident 19950926030239ARoll-Out (Fixed Wing) · Melbourne, FLFirst solo. Lost directional control on second landing after porpoising. Crosswind factor not good for first solo.
Service difficulty reports
No reports matched to N607FTGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Reports on Piper PA-28-161 aircraft
STCs that may be installed · 408
Approved for this aircraft’s airframe or engine model. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.
Airframe · Piper PA-28-161
STC SA02571SEInstallation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display).STC SA01800SEFabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.STC SA01861SEFabrication and installation of Landing Light Controller