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N359RC V

Cessna R172K · 1977 · Wichita, KS

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N359RC is a 1977 Cessna R172K (serial R1722427), registered to Wingsleasing LLC (LLC) in Wichita, KS. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires August 2032; the airworthiness certificate dates from March 1977 (49 years ago). It carries a Cont Motor IO-360 SER engine rated at 300 hp, the engine on 96% of registered Cessna R172Ks. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A407B6. It is one of 655 Cessna R172K aircraft on the FAA registry. Wingsleasing LLC holds 116 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Wingsleasing LLC
Owner type
LLC
Based in
Wichita, KS
Serial number
R1722427
Year built
1977 · 49 yrs old
Airworthiness class
1NU
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A407B6 · 51003666 octal
Certificate issued
Aug 4, 2025
Airworthiness date
Mar 17, 1977
Last FAA activity
Aug 4, 2025
Registration expires
Aug 31, 2032
FAA region
3

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

Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Cont Motor IO-360 SER
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
300 hp
Power per seat
75 hp
FAA engine code
17025

598 of the 622 registered Cessna R172K carry this engine (96%), across 7 engine variants on the type.

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

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ICAO24: a407b6
Last known — 1 week ago N359RC
Observed 2026-09-26 10:50:32 MST
Auto-refresh • Updated 0s ago
Ground speed
112 kt
Altitude (baro)
2,125 ft
Track
4.0°
Squawk
—
Wind / OAT
—
Autopilot target
—
Lat 42.47617, Lng -83.18423
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 2072431

Cessna R172K
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 4
Cruise: 66 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 17025

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: IO-360 SER
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 300 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N359RC
Serial Number: R1722427
Year Manufactured: 1977
ACFTREF Code: 2072431
Engine Code: 17025
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): 51003666
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A407B6

Registrant

Wingsleasing LLC
LLC
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250 N Water St Ste 300
Wichita, KS, 672021216
FAA Region: 3

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Aug 4, 2025
Airworthiness Mar 17, 1977
Expiration Aug 31, 2032
Last Activity Aug 4, 2025
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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