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N856CP V

Cessna 172R · North Dartmouth, MA

This aircraft — FAA registration facts

N856CP is a Cessna 172R (serial 17280494), registered to Bridgewater State University (government) in North Dartmouth, MA. Its FAA registration is recorded as v and expires August 2027. Its Mode-S transponder broadcasts the ICAO 24-bit address ABBDE2. It is one of 687 Cessna 172R aircraft on the FAA registry. Bridgewater State University holds 15 aircraft on the registry.

Registered owner
Bridgewater State University
Owner type
Government
Based in
North Dartmouth, MA
Serial number
17280494
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
ABBDE2 · 52736742 octal
Certificate issued
Aug 11, 2020
Last FAA activity
Mar 10, 2023
Registration expires
Aug 31, 2027
FAA region
Western

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 2072401

Cessna 172R
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: N856CP
Serial Number: 17280494
Year Manufactured: —
ACFTREF Code: 2072401
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): 52736742
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ABBDE2

Registrant

Bridgewater State University
Government
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1852 Shawmut Ave
North Dartmouth, MA, 027471409
FAA Region: Western
Additional Names
C/O AVIATION TRAINING CENTER
NEW BEDFORD REGIONAL ARPT

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Aug 11, 2020
Expiration Aug 31, 2027
Last Activity Mar 10, 2023
Data as of Jul 7, 2026

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