# N8163F: Piper PA-28-161, registration cancelled 1989-03-21

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: March 21, 1989
- Status when cancelled: N-number assigned, not yet registered
- Airframe: [Piper PA-28-161](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-161) (registry code 7102803)
- Data sheets: [TCDS 2A13](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/2A13) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 288016201
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Mode S code: AB226D
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8163F
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=8163F
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8163F-1989-03-21

From the FAA registry file of November 7, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners' street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

ADs and bulletins for the Piper PA-28-161: https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-161.md

## NTSB investigations (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB LAX89LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA098), Jan 30, 1989: Piper PA-28-161 (N8163F), San Martin, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO A LOOSE SPARK PLUG WITH THE REMINAING PLUGS FOULED WITH CARBON DEPOSITS.

## FAA accident and incident reports (1)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 19890129001579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890129001579A), Jan 29, 1989: Piper PA28161 (N8163F), San Martin, CA, Substantial damage. Engine lost power on climbout. Crash landed off airport. Spark plug loose and other lead fouled and worn out.

## Other aircraft with N8163F

- [Registered now](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8163F): Beech A36, S/N E-2590, built 1991
- [Cancelled 1971-12-08](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N8163F-1971-12-08): Cessna 150F, S/N 15064263, built 1966. Owner: [Hi-Jack Flying Service](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HI-JACK%20FLYING%20SERVICE), [Scottsboro, AL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AL/Scottsboro)

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