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N178KACessna 172L · 1971

StandardLycoming 0-320 SERIESOakland, MD

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N178KA is a 1971 Cessna 172L. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 4 seats, powered by a Lycoming 0-320 series rated at 180 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Oakland, MD. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Sep 1971. It has been registered to its current owner since Oct 1993.

55 years old
1 of 883 Cessna 172L
No NTSB events on record

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1993

FAA record · Oct 1993 · Registration

Registered to current owner

Registrant based in Oakland, MD.

1971

FAA record · Sep 1971 · Airworthiness

Airworthiness certificate issued — Standard

Manufacturer: Cessna. Model 172L. Serial 17260069.

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Aircraft

ManufacturerCessna

Model172L

Year1971

CategoryStandard

TypeFixed-wing single-engine

Serial17260069

EngineLycoming 0-320 SERIES

Horsepower180

Seats4

BasedOakland, MD

RegistrantIndividual

Safety record

No NTSB accidents or incidents on record

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Registration history

1993 — present

Registered owner · Oakland, MD

Sep 1971

Airworthiness certificate issued

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