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N197BACessna 172R · 1997

StandardLycoming I0360 SERRomeoville, IL

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N197BA is a 1997 Cessna 172R. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 4 seats, powered by a Lycoming I0360 SER rated at 180 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Romeoville, IL. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Dec 1997. It has been registered to its current owner since Aug 2015.

29 years old
1 of 712 Cessna 172R
No NTSB events on record

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2015

FAA record · Aug 2015 · Registration

Registered to current owner

Registered to Lewis University. Registrant based in Romeoville, IL.

1997

FAA record · Dec 1997 · Airworthiness

Airworthiness certificate issued — Standard

Manufacturer: Cessna. Model 172R. Serial 17280314.

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Aircraft

ManufacturerCessna

Model172R

Year1997

CategoryStandard

TypeFixed-wing single-engine

Serial17280314

EngineLycoming I0360 SER

Horsepower180

Seats4

BasedRomeoville, IL

RegistrantLewis University

Safety record

No NTSB accidents or incidents on record

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Registration history

2015 — present

Lewis University · Romeoville, IL

Dec 1997

Airworthiness certificate issued

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