N197AM is a 2017 Pipistrel Lsa S R L ALPHA ELECTRO (fixed wing single engine) with serial number 878 AE 60, registered in Reedley, CA. Its FAA registration is valid and runs until Dec 31, 2032; the renewal window opens on Jun 30, 2032. It is powered by a Pipistrel PEM 60MVLC rated at 80 hp. Its airworthiness certificate is in the experimental class (research and development, exhibition), issued Aug 12, 2021. It is one of 4 ALPHA ELECTRO aircraft in the FAA registry, 4 of them registered in California.
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Registration expiresDec 31, 2032
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Registration
- FAA status
- Valid registration
- Expires
- Dec 31, 2032
- Registrant type
- Government
- Registered owner
- CITY OF REEDLEY
- Location
- Reedley, CA
- Local FAA office (FSDO)
- Fresno FSDO (FAT FSDO) · (559) 297-2150
- Certificate issued
- Dec 27, 2025
- Last FAA action
- Dec 27, 2025
- Mode S code (hex)
- A18238
- Mode S code (octal)
- 50301070
- Official record
- registry.faa.gov
Aircraft
- Manufacturer
- PIPISTREL LSA S R L
- Model
- ALPHA ELECTRO
- Year manufactured
- 2017
- Serial number
- 878 AE 60
- Aircraft type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type
- Electric
- Engine
- PIPISTREL PEM 60MVLC (80 hp)
- Engines / seats
- 1 / 2
- Weight class
- Up to 12,499 lb
- Airworthiness
- Experimental since Aug 12, 2021
- Approved operations
- Research and development, Exhibition
Public airports near Reedley
| Airport | ID | Distance | Tower | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reedley Municipal Reedley, CA | O32 | 5 mi | Non-towered | 100LL, A |
| Selma Selma, CA | 0Q4 | 12 mi | Non-towered | 100LL |
| Sequoia Field Visalia, CA | D86 | 13 mi | Non-towered | - |
Straight-line distance from the registration city, from the FAA airport directory (NASR). The registry does not say where an aircraft is based.
Earlier registrations of this number
| Canceled | Aircraft | Serial | Year | Exported to | Same airframe today |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2016 | EUROCOPTER AS 350 B2 | 2917 | 1996 | CANADA |