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N172RC V

Cessna 172R · 1997

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This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N172RC is a 1997 Cessna 172R (serial 17280204), registered to Wings Over Texas Holdings Llc in Denton, TX. It is one of 686 Cessna 172R aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Wings Over Texas Holdings Llc
Based in
Denton, TX
Serial number
17280204
Year built
1997 · 29 yrs old
Airworthiness class
Standard – Normal
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A12215 · 50221025 octal
Certificate issued
Oct 24, 2022
Airworthiness date
Oct 14, 1997
Last FAA activity
May 22, 2026
Registration expires
Oct 31, 2029
FAA region
2

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ICAO24: a12215
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Observed 2026-09-16 07:23:04 MST
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Ground speed
87 kt
Altitude (baro)
4,575 ft
Track
181.0°
Squawk
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Wind / OAT
—
Autopilot target
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Lat 29.93230, Lng -97.48323
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 2072401

Cessna 172R
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 4
Cruise: 122 KTAS
Ceiling: 14,000 ft
MTOW: 2,450 lbs
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41511

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: I0360 SER A&C
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 200 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N172RC
Serial Number: 17280204
Year Manufactured: 1997
ACFTREF Code: 2072401
Engine Code: 41511
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): 50221025
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A12215
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Registrant

Wings Over Texas Holdings Llc
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4849 Spartan Dr
Denton, TX, 762074548
FAA Region: 2

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Oct 24, 2022
Airworthiness Oct 14, 1997
Expiration Oct 31, 2029
Last Activity May 22, 2026
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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