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N27BL V

Textron Aviation Inc 172S · 2020 · Fairmont, WV

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N27BL is a 2020 Textron Aviation Inc 172S (serial 172S12467), registered to Fairmont State University (government) in Fairmont, WV. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires March 2030; the airworthiness certificate dates from March 2020 (6 years ago). 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 A2A447. It is one of 1,233 Textron Aviation Inc 172S aircraft on the FAA registry. Fairmont State University holds 10 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Fairmont State University
Owner type
Government
Based in
Fairmont, WV
Serial number
172S12467
Year built
2020 · 6 yrs old
Airworthiness class
1NU
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A2A447 · 50522107 octal
Certificate issued
Mar 1, 2023
Airworthiness date
Mar 28, 2020
Last FAA activity
May 2, 2023
Registration expires
Mar 31, 2030
FAA region
1

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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

1,156 of the 1,161 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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ICAO24: a2a447
Last known — 1 month ago N27BL
Observed 2026-07-30 13:54:24 MST
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Ground speed
102 kt
Altitude (baro)
4,550 ft
Track
272.0°
Squawk
Wind / OAT
Autopilot target
Lat 39.89168, Lng -77.28082
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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: N27BL
Serial Number: 172S12467
Year Manufactured: 2020
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): 50522107
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A2A447

Registrant

Fairmont State University
Government
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1201 Locust Ave
Fairmont, WV, 265542451
FAA Region: 1

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Mar 1, 2023
Airworthiness Mar 28, 2020
Expiration Mar 31, 2030
Last Activity May 2, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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