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N172AL V

Textron Aviation Inc 172S · 2023

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N172AL is a 2023 Textron Aviation Inc 172S (serial 172S12931). It is one of 1,233 Textron Aviation Inc 172S aircraft on the FAA registry.

Serial number
172S12931
Year built
2023 · 3 yrs old
Airworthiness class
1NU
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A120A6 · 50220246 octal
Certificate issued
Apr 8, 2023
Airworthiness date
Jan 5, 2023
Last FAA activity
Apr 4, 2025
Registration expires
Apr 30, 2030

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ICAO24: a120a6
Last known — 2 months ago N172AL
Observed 2026-07-09 12:25:45 MST
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Ground speed
107 kt
Altitude (baro)
800 ft
Track
134.0°
Squawk
Wind / OAT
Autopilot target
Lat 37.64265, Lng -122.11471
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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: N172AL
Serial Number: 172S12931
Year Manufactured: 2023
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): 50220246
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A120A6

Registrant

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Apr 8, 2023
Airworthiness Jan 5, 2023
Expiration Apr 30, 2030
Last Activity Apr 4, 2025
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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