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N7873N V

Cessna R172E · 1967

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ICAO24: aaad55
Last known — 1 day ago N7873N
Observed 2026-06-22 19:17:56 MST
Auto-refresh • Updated 0s ago
Ground speed
110 kt
Altitude (baro)
6,900 ft
Track
1.0°
Squawk
Wind / OAT
Autopilot target
Lat 38.81552, Lng -104.66794
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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: N7873N
Serial Number: R172-0264
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): 52526525
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AAAD55

Registrant

United States Air Force
Peterson Sfb Co
325 W Hamilton Ave Hngr 133
Colorado Springs, CO, 809142309
FAA Region: S
Additional Names
PETERSON SFB AERO CLUB OPERATOR

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Nov 24, 2023
Airworthiness Nov 3, 1967
Expiration Nov 30, 2030
Last Activity Nov 24, 2023
Data as of Jun 22, 2026

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