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N264CA V

Cessna 172M · 1975 · Hamilton, MT

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N264CA is a 1975 Cessna 172M (serial 17266035), registered to Choice Aviation LLC (LLC) in Hamilton, MT. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires March 2029; the airworthiness certificate dates from October 1975 (51 years ago). It carries a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine rated at 180 hp, the engine on 98% of registered Cessna 172Ms. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A28E0C. It is one of 3,587 Cessna 172M aircraft on the FAA registry. Choice Aviation LLC holds 15 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Choice Aviation LLC
Owner type
LLC
Based in
Hamilton, MT
Serial number
17266035
Year built
1975 · 51 yrs old
Airworthiness class
1NU
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A28E0C · 50507014 octal
Certificate issued
Mar 21, 2016
Airworthiness date
Oct 11, 1975
Last FAA activity
Jul 21, 2023
Registration expires
Mar 31, 2029
FAA region
S

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming 0-320 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
180 hp
Power per seat
45 hp
FAA engine code
41508

3,451 of the 3,528 registered Cessna 172M carry this engine (98%), across 19 engine variants on the type.

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

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ICAO24: a28e0c
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 2072418

Cessna 172M
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 4
Cruise: 94 KTAS
Ceiling: 14,000 ft
MTOW: 2,450 lbs
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41508

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: 0-320 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N264CA
Serial Number: 17266035
Year Manufactured: 1975
ACFTREF Code: 2072418
Engine Code: 41508
Status: V (V)
Certification: 1NU
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: 4-Cycle Piston (8)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 50507014
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A28E0C

Registrant

Choice Aviation LLC
LLC
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528 Airport Rd
Hamilton, MT, 598408803
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Mar 21, 2016
Airworthiness Oct 11, 1975
Expiration Mar 31, 2029
Last Activity Jul 21, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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