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N7873N V

Cessna R172E · 1967

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N7873N is a 1967 Cessna R172E (serial R172-0264), registered to United States Air Force in Colorado Springs, CO. It is one of 97 Cessna R172E aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
United States Air Force
Based in
Colorado Springs, CO
Serial number
R172-0264
Year built
1967 · 59 yrs old
Airworthiness class
1NU
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
AAAD55 · 52526525 octal
Certificate issued
Nov 24, 2023
Airworthiness date
Nov 3, 1967
Last FAA activity
Nov 24, 2023
Registration expires
Nov 30, 2030
FAA region
S

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ICAO24: aaad55
Last known — 1 week ago N7873N
Observed 2026-09-09 05:26:22 MST
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Ground speed
91 kt
Altitude (baro)
7,800 ft
Track
72.0°
Squawk
Wind / OAT
Autopilot target
Lat 38.84514, Lng -104.70036
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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
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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 Sep 7, 2026

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