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N872FA V

Cessna 172R · 2002

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ICAO24: abfe42
Last known — 1 week ago N872FA
Observed 2026-06-15 06:25:24 MST
Auto-refresh • Updated 0s ago
Ground speed
52 kt
Altitude (baro)
600 ft
Track
194.0°
Squawk
Wind / OAT
Autopilot target
Lat 41.61516, Lng -88.09568
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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 — CODE 41597

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: IO-360-L2A
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N872FA
Serial Number: 17281109
Year Manufactured: 2002
ACFTREF Code: 2072401
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): 52777102
ICAO 24-bit (hex): ABFE42

Registrant

Lewis University
1 University Pkwy
Romeoville, IL, 604462200
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jul 24, 2007
Airworthiness Apr 24, 2002
Expiration Jan 31, 2028
Last Activity Apr 14, 2023
Data as of Jun 22, 2026

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