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Textron Aviation Inc 172S

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 2072449

Textron Aviation Inc 172S
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 4
Category: Standard
Engine type: Reciprocating (Piston) (code 1)

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N472EL
Serial Number: 172S13559
Year Manufactured:
ACFTREF Code: 2072449
Engine Code:
Status: Missing / Destroyed (M)
Certification:
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 51344367
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A5C8F7

Registrant

Textron Aviation Inc
1 Cessna Blvd
Wichita, KS, 672151400
FAA Region: 3

Key Dates

Last Activity May 1, 2026
Data as of Jun 15, 2026

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