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N491ER V

Textron Aviation Inc 172S · 2019 · Daytona Beach, FL

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N491ER is a 2019 Textron Aviation Inc 172S (serial 172S12259), registered to Embry Riddle Aeronautical University (corporation) in Daytona Beach, FL. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires April 2029; the airworthiness certificate dates from March 2019 (7 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 A61443. It is one of 1,243 Textron Aviation Inc 172S aircraft on the FAA registry. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University holds 21 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Owner type
Corporation
Based in
Daytona Beach, FL
Serial number
172S12259
Year built
2019 · 7 yrs old
Airworthiness class
1NU
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A61443 · 51412103 octal
Certificate issued
Apr 17, 2019
Airworthiness date
Mar 12, 2019
Last FAA activity
Apr 21, 2025
Registration expires
Apr 30, 2029
FAA region
7

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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

1,169 of the 1,174 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: a61443
Last known — 1 week ago ERU491
Observed 2026-09-28 11:46:35 MST
Auto-refresh • Updated 0s ago
Ground speed
99 kt
Altitude (baro)
3,550 ft
Track
76.0°
Squawk
—
Wind / OAT
—
Autopilot target
—
Lat 29.67035, Lng -81.33793
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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: N491ER
Serial Number: 172S12259
Year Manufactured: 2019
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): 51412103
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A61443

Registrant

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Corporation
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600 S Clyde Morris Blvd
Daytona Beach, FL, 321143966
FAA Region: 7

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Apr 17, 2019
Airworthiness Mar 12, 2019
Expiration Apr 30, 2029
Last Activity Apr 21, 2025
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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