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N27LA V

Cessna 172M · 1975

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N27LA is a 1975 Cessna 172M (serial 17265689), registered to Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc Trustee in Casper, WY. It is one of 3,584 Cessna 172M aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc Trustee
Based in
Casper, WY
Serial number
17265689
Year built
1975 · 51 yrs old
Airworthiness class
1NU
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A2A51E · 50522436 octal
Certificate issued
Feb 20, 2026
Airworthiness date
Sep 9, 1975
Last FAA activity
Feb 20, 2026
Registration expires
Feb 28, 2033
FAA region
S

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ICAO24: a2a51e
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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: N27LA
Serial Number: 17265689
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): 50522436
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A2A51E

Registrant

Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc Trustee
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330 S Center St Ste 300
Casper, WY, 826012873
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Feb 20, 2026
Airworthiness Sep 9, 1975
Expiration Feb 28, 2033
Last Activity Feb 20, 2026
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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