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N504MA V

Cessna 172P · 1983 · Richmond, KY

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N504MA is a 1983 Cessna 172P (serial 17275917), registered to Eastern Kentucky University (government) in Richmond, KY. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires November 2029; the airworthiness certificate dates from February 1983 (43 years ago). It carries a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine rated at 180 hp, the engine on 92% of registered Cessna 172Ps. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address A649E0. It is one of 1,116 Cessna 172P aircraft on the FAA registry. Eastern Kentucky University holds 24 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Eastern Kentucky University
Owner type
Government
Based in
Richmond, KY
Serial number
17275917
Year built
1983 · 43 yrs old
Airworthiness class
1NU
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A649E0 · 51444740 octal
Certificate issued
Nov 19, 2019
Airworthiness date
Feb 22, 1983
Last FAA activity
Sep 15, 2023
Registration expires
Nov 30, 2029
FAA region
3

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Engine on this aircraft

Engine
Lycoming 0-320 SERIES
Engine type
Reciprocating (Piston)
Rated power
180 hp
Power per seat
45 hp
FAA engine code
41508

953 of the 1,035 registered Cessna 172P carry this engine (92%), across 15 engine variants on the type.

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

Runway requirement (estimate)

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ICAO24: a649e0
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 2072436

Cessna 172P
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 4
Cruise: 122 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: N504MA
Serial Number: 17275917
Year Manufactured: 1983
ACFTREF Code: 2072436
Engine Code: 41508
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): 51444740
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A649E0

Registrant

Eastern Kentucky University
Government
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521 Lancaster Ave
Richmond, KY, 404753100
FAA Region: 3

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Nov 19, 2019
Airworthiness Feb 22, 1983
Expiration Nov 30, 2029
Last Activity Sep 15, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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