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N856AUTextron Aviation 172S · 2017

StandardLycoming IO-360-L2AAuburn, AL

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N856AU is a 2017 Textron Aviation 172S. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 4 seats, powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A rated at 180 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Auburn, AL. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Nov 2017. It has been registered to its current owner since Mar 2018.

9 years old
No NTSB events on record

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2018

FAA record · Mar 2018 · Registration

Registered to current owner

Registered to Auburn University. Registrant based in Auburn, AL.

2017

FAA record · Nov 2017 · Airworthiness

Airworthiness certificate issued — Standard

Manufacturer: Textron Aviation. Model 172S. Serial 172S12094.

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Aircraft

ManufacturerTextron Aviation

Model172S

Year2017

CategoryStandard

TypeFixed-wing single-engine

Serial172S12094

EngineLycoming IO-360-L2A

Horsepower180

Seats4

BasedAuburn, AL

RegistrantAuburn University

Safety record

No NTSB accidents or incidents on record

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Registration history

2018 — present

Auburn University · Auburn, AL

Nov 2017

Airworthiness certificate issued

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