N492SF is a 1976 Cessna 172N. 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 Snohomish, WA. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Dec 1976. It has been registered to its current owner since Jan 1993. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 50 years old
- 1 of 3,294 Cessna 172N
1993
1976
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The pilot reported that while taxing to the parking area after landing, he noticed that the steering became difficult. The pilot added power and pulled back on the control yoke, noting that the aircraft movement became smooth. As he initiated a right turn to the parking area, the airplane suddenly moved to the left and the left wing struck a hangar. The left wing sustained structural damage. The pilot further reported that following the collision, he shut down the engine, exited the airplane, and noticed that the nose wheel tire was flat. The pilot reported that there were no additional mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
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About the Cessna 172N
About the modelA late-1970s Skyhawk variant, four-seat and high-wing. Widely used for primary training; the type is common enough that parts and instruction are available almost anywhere.
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