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N521EP V

Textron Aviation Inc 172S · 2021 · New Smyrna Beach, FL

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N521EP is a 2021 Textron Aviation Inc 172S (serial 172S12623), registered to Epic Aviation Inc (corporation) in New Smyrna Beach, FL. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires April 2028; the airworthiness certificate dates from February 2021 (5 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 A68D17. It is one of 1,243 Textron Aviation Inc 172S aircraft on the FAA registry. Epic Aviation Inc holds 65 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Epic Aviation Inc
Owner type
Corporation
Based in
New Smyrna Beach, FL
Serial number
172S12623
Year built
2021 · 5 yrs old
Airworthiness class
1NU
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
A68D17 · 51506427 octal
Certificate issued
Apr 5, 2021
Airworthiness date
Feb 4, 2021
Last FAA activity
May 5, 2023
Registration expires
Apr 30, 2028
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: a68d17
Last known — 23 hours ago EPI521
Observed 2026-10-20 17:58:20 MST
Auto-refresh • Updated 0s ago
Ground speed
73 kt
Altitude (baro)
1,425 ft
Track
109.0°
Squawk
—
Wind / OAT
—
Autopilot target
—
Lat 30.38255, Lng -85.79570
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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: N521EP
Serial Number: 172S12623
Year Manufactured: 2021
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): 51506427
ICAO 24-bit (hex): A68D17

Registrant

Epic Aviation Inc
Corporation
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600 Skyline Dr
New Smyrna Beach, FL, 321685948
FAA Region: 7

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Apr 5, 2021
Airworthiness Feb 4, 2021
Expiration Apr 30, 2028
Last Activity May 5, 2023
Data as of Oct 5, 2026

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