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N579BWCessna 172R · 2000

StandardLycoming I0360 SERBridgewater, MA

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N579BW is a 2000 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 Bridgewater, MA. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Aug 2000. It has been registered to its current owner since Nov 2012.

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

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2012

FAA record · Nov 2012 · Registration

Registered to current owner

Registered to Bridgewater State University. Registrant based in Bridgewater, MA.

2000

FAA record · Aug 2000 · Airworthiness

Airworthiness certificate issued — Standard

Manufacturer: Cessna. Model 172R. Serial 17280944.

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Aircraft

ManufacturerCessna

Model172R

Year2000

CategoryStandard

TypeFixed-wing single-engine

Serial17280944

EngineLycoming I0360 SER

Horsepower180

Seats4

BasedBridgewater, MA

RegistrantBridgewater State University

Safety record

No NTSB accidents or incidents on record

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Registration history

2012 — present

Bridgewater State University · Bridgewater, MA

Aug 2000

Airworthiness certificate issued

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