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N88AB V

Cessna 172M · 1973

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N88AB is a 1973 Cessna 172M (serial 17262739), registered to Brown James L in Athens, AL. It is one of 3,584 Cessna 172M aircraft on the FAA registry.

Registered owner
Brown James L
Based in
Athens, AL
Serial number
17262739
Year built
1973 · 53 yrs old
Airworthiness class
1NU
FAA status
V
Mode-S / ICAO24
AC1B7E · 53015576 octal
Certificate issued
Jun 1, 2021
Airworthiness date
Dec 13, 1973
Last FAA activity
May 19, 2023
Registration expires
Jun 30, 2028
FAA region
7

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Aircraft Type — ACFTREF 2072418

Cessna 172M
Engines: 1
Type: piston
Seats: 4
Cruise: 94 KTAS
Ceiling: 14,000 ft
MTOW: 2,450 lbs
Category: Standard

Engine — CODE 41508

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: 0-320 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 180 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N88AB
Serial Number: 17262739
Year Manufactured: 1973
ACFTREF Code: 2072418
Engine Code: 41508
Status: V (V)
Certification: 1NU
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: 4-Cycle Piston (8)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 53015576
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AC1B7E
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Registrant

Brown James L
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20525 Holt Rd
Athens, AL, 356134509
FAA Region: 7

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jun 1, 2021
Airworthiness Dec 13, 1973
Expiration Jun 30, 2028
Last Activity May 19, 2023
Data as of Sep 7, 2026

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