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N1401E V

Cessna 172N · 1978

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N1401E is a 1978 Cessna 172N (serial 17270986), registered to United States Air Force Aero Club in Usaf Academy, CO. It is one of 3,143 Cessna 172N aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
United States Air Force Aero Club
Based in
Usaf Academy, CO
Serial number
17270986
Year built
1978 · 48 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Normal
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A0A530 · 50122460 octal
Certificate issued
Aug 17, 1989
Airworthiness date
Jun 1, 1978
Last FAA activity
Apr 14, 2023
Registration expires
Jan 31, 2028
FAA region
S

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ICAO24: a0a530
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Last known — 1 month ago N1401E
Observed 2026-07-30 12:58:55 MST
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Ground speed
85 kt
Altitude (baro)
6,800 ft
Track
188.0°
Squawk
—
Wind / OAT
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Autopilot target
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Lat 38.96095, Lng -104.80050
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 2072434

Cessna 172N
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 4
Cruise: 91 KTAS
Ceiling: 14,000 ft
MTOW: 2,450 lbs
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41508

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: 0-320 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N1401E
Serial Number: 17270986
Year Manufactured: 1978
ACFTREF Code: 2072434
Engine Code: 41508
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50122460
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A0A530
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Registrant

United States Air Force Aero Club
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9222 Airfield Dr
Usaf Academy, CO, 808402098
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Aug 17, 1989
Airworthiness Jun 1, 1978
Expiration Jan 31, 2028
Last Activity Apr 14, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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