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N172T V

Piper PA-18 · 1953

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N172T is a 1953 Piper PA-18 (serial 18-2286), registered to Missaukee Aircraft Leasing Llc in Cadillac, MI. It is one of 478 Piper PA-18 aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Missaukee Aircraft Leasing Llc
Based in
Cadillac, MI
Serial number
18-2286
Year built
1953 · 73 yrs old
Airworthiness class
1
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A12244 · 50221104 octal
Certificate issued
Sep 18, 2024
Airworthiness date
Jan 21, 1956
Last FAA activity
Sep 19, 2024
Registration expires
Sep 30, 2031
FAA region
Central

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ICAO24: a12244
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 7101802

Piper PA-18
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 2
Cruise: 84 KTAS
Ceiling: 19,000 ft
MTOW: 1,750 lbs
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41505

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: 0-235 SERIES
Type: 4-Cycle Piston
Horsepower: 115 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N172T
Serial Number: 18-2286
Year Manufactured: 1953
ACFTREF Code: 7101802
Engine Code: 41505
Status: V (V)
Certification: 1
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50221104
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A12244

Registrant

Missaukee Aircraft Leasing Llc
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8186 E 34 Rd
Cadillac, MI, 496019013
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Sep 18, 2024
Airworthiness Jan 21, 1956
Expiration Sep 30, 2031
Last Activity Sep 19, 2024
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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