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N5218U V

Cessna 172S

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ICAO24: a69028
Last known — 6 days ago N5218U
Observed 2026-06-02 10:23:31 MST
Auto-refresh • Updated 0s ago
Ground speed
110 kt
Altitude (baro)
2,950 ft
Track
344.0°
Squawk
Wind / OAT
Autopilot target
Lat 35.44427, Lng -82.52135
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 2072439

Cessna 172S
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 4
Cruise: 122 KTAS
Ceiling: 14,000 ft
MTOW: 2,450 lbs
Category: Standard
Engine type: Reciprocating (Piston) (code 1)

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N5218U
Serial Number: 172S9133
Year Manufactured:
ACFTREF Code: 2072439
Engine Code:
Status: V (V)
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): 51510050
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A69028

Registrant

Wnc Aviation Llc
229 Airport Rd Ste 127
Arden, NC, 287046402
FAA Region: 1

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Dec 21, 2025
Expiration Dec 31, 2032
Last Activity Dec 21, 2025
Data as of Jun 8, 2026

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