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N1648C V

Textron Aviation Inc 172S · 2016 · Costa Mesa, CA

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N1648C is a 2016 Textron Aviation Inc 172S (serial 172S11678), registered to Coast Aviation LLC (LLC) in Costa Mesa, CA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires June 2028; the airworthiness certificate dates from November 2016 (9 years ago). It carries a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine rated at 180 hp, the engine on 100% of registered Textron Aviation Inc 172Ss. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A103FD. It is one of 1,233 Textron Aviation Inc 172S aircraft on the FAA registry. Coast Aviation LLC holds 2 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Coast Aviation LLC
Owner type
LLC
Based in
Costa Mesa, CA
Serial number
172S11678
Year built
2016 · 10 yrs old
Airworthiness class
1NU
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A103FD · 50201775 octal
Certificate issued
Jun 4, 2021
Airworthiness date
Nov 10, 2016
Last FAA activity
May 19, 2023
Registration expires
Jun 30, 2028
FAA region
4

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming IO-360-L2A
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
180 hp
Power per seat
45 hp
FAA engine code
41597

1,156 of the 1,161 registered Textron Aviation Inc 172S carry this engine (100%), across 3 engine variants on the type.

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ICAO24: a103fd
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 2072449

Textron Aviation Inc 172S
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 4
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41597

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: IO-360-L2A
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N1648C
Serial Number: 172S11678
Year Manufactured: 2016
ACFTREF Code: 2072449
Engine Code: 41597
Status: V (V)
Certification: 1NU
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50201775
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A103FD

Registrant

Coast Aviation LLC
LLC
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467 Costa Mesa St
Costa Mesa, CA, 926272320
FAA Region: 4

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jun 4, 2021
Airworthiness Nov 10, 2016
Expiration Jun 30, 2028
Last Activity May 19, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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