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N438SC V

Textron Aviation Inc 172S · 2018

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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: N438SC
Serial Number: 172S12225
Year Manufactured: 2018
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): 51241151
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A54269

Registrant

Alpha Charlie Aviation Llc
511 Main St Ste 105
Oregon City, OR, 970451830
FAA Region: S

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Mar 2, 2023
Airworthiness Nov 29, 2018
Expiration Mar 31, 2030
Last Activity Feb 22, 2024
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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