N224LE

This entry covers a specific Piper airframe registered as N224LE, a 1977-built example of the Piper PA-28-161 with manufacturer serial number 28-7716238. The airframe is registered to NRCME TRAINING SYSTEMS LLC, an LLC based in Breese, IL, US, which serves as its operator and apparent home base. The aircraft is listed on the US civil registry with registration US and is documented as a four-place trainer/utility asset configured for pilot plus three passengers. No additional historical transactions, notable incidents, or valuation records are published for this airframe in the supplied data.

The configured cabin is a 4-place (pilot + 3 pax) training/utility layout, reflecting a role focused on flight training and light utility missions rather than executive transport. Avionics fit for this individual airframe is Not published. Typical missions consistent with this configuration include local and cross-country pilot training flights up to the aircraft’s 525 nm range and regional utility hops from its operator base in Breese, IL, US. Maintenance considerations for an aging 1977 airframe in training use typically emphasize recurring inspection schedules and airframe/engine hours tracking; specific maintenance status or modifications for this serial number are Not published.

The Piper PA-28-161 occupies a well-established light single-engine trainer and personal aircraft niche, offering moderate cruise performance at 118 kts and practical operating range. Competing models in the same market segment include other four-seat fixed-wing singles used for training and personal transport. Buyers and operators of this model commonly prioritize low operating costs, simple systems, and parts availability for the Lycoming-powered airframes; resale considerations for a 1977 serial like 28-7716238 center on airframe hours, maintenance records, and the aircraft’s utility configuration under owner NRCME TRAINING SYSTEMS LLC.