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N234FF Missing / Destroyed

Textron Aviation Inc 172S · 2026 · Wichita, KS

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N234FF is a 2026 Textron Aviation Inc 172S (serial 172S13574), registered to Textron Aviation Inc (corporation) in Wichita, KS. Its FAA registration is recorded as missing / destroyed; the airworthiness certificate dates from July 2026. 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 A217DF. It is one of 1,243 Textron Aviation Inc 172S aircraft on the FAA registry. Textron Aviation Inc holds 364 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Textron Aviation Inc
Owner type
Corporation
Based in
Wichita, KS
Serial number
172S13574
Year built
2026
Airworthiness class
1NU
FAA status
Missing / Destroyed
Mode-S / ICAO24
A217DF · 50413737 octal
Airworthiness date
Jul 1, 2026
Last FAA activity
Jan 29, 2026
FAA region
3

Source: FAA aircraft registry (public record). Community reviews and photos below.

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

1,169 of the 1,174 registered Textron Aviation Inc 172S carry this engine (100%), across 3 engine variants on the type.

Source: FAA engine reference (ENGINE.txt), matched on this registration's engine code.

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Flight history & live tracking recent positions on file

ICAO24: a217df
Last known — 1 day ago N234FF
Observed 2026-10-14 15:20:35 MST
Auto-refresh • Updated 0s ago
Ground speed
0 kt
Altitude (baro)
GROUND
Track
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Squawk
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Wind / OAT
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Autopilot target
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Lat 37.45733, Lng -122.11234
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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: N234FF
Serial Number: 172S13574
Year Manufactured: 2026
ACFTREF Code: 2072449
Engine Code: 41597
Status: Missing / Destroyed (M)
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): 50413737
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A217DF

Registrant

Textron Aviation Inc
Corporation
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1 Cessna Blvd
Wichita, KS, 672151400
FAA Region: 3

Key Dates

Airworthiness Jul 1, 2026
Last Activity Jan 29, 2026
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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