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N7870N V

Cessna R172E · 1967

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ICAO24: aaacec
Last known — 7 hours ago
Observed 2026-06-03 12:45:17 MST
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Ground speed
Altitude (baro)
7,000 ft
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Squawk
Wind / OAT
Autopilot target
Lat 38.78828, Lng -104.73422
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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 2072413

Cessna R172E
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 4
Cruise: 94 KTAS
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 17025

Manufacturer: Cont Motor
Model: IO-360 SER
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 300 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N7870N
Serial Number: R172-0261
Year Manufactured: 1967
ACFTREF Code: 2072413
Engine Code: 17025
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): 52526354
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AAACEC

Registrant

United States Air Force Owner
325 W Hamilton Ave
Colorado Springs, CO, 809142309
FAA Region: S
Additional Names
PETERSON AERO CLUB OPERATOR

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Feb 12, 1998
Airworthiness Nov 14, 1967
Expiration Sep 30, 2029
Last Activity Sep 2, 2023
Data as of Jun 3, 2026

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