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N973BC V

Cessna 172R · 1997

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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 41511

Manufacturer: Lycoming
Model: I0360 SER A&C
Type: Reciprocating (Piston)
Horsepower: 200 HP

FAA Registration Record

N-Number: N973BC
Serial Number: 17280041
Year Manufactured: 1997
ACFTREF Code: 2072401
Engine Code: 41511
Status: V (V)
Certification: Standard – Normal
Type Aircraft: Fixed Wing Single Engine (4)
Type Engine: Reciprocating (Piston) (1)
Source: master

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Transponder / ADS-B

Mode S (octal): 53307346
ICAO 24-bit (hex): AD8EE6

Registrant

Battle Creek Flyers Llc
36 Hiawatha Dr
Battle Creek, MI, 490153525
FAA Region: Central

Key Dates

Certificate Issued Jun 30, 2010
Airworthiness Jun 12, 1997
Expiration Sep 30, 2027
Last Activity Mar 17, 2023
Data as of Jun 5, 2026

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