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N872FACessna 172R · 2002

StandardLycoming IO-360-L2ARomeoville, IL

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N872FA is a 2002 Cessna 172R. 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 Romeoville, IL. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Apr 2002. It has been registered to its current owner since Jul 2007.

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

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2007

FAA record · Jul 2007 · Registration

Registered to current owner

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

2002

FAA record · Apr 2002 · Airworthiness

Airworthiness certificate issued — Standard

Manufacturer: Cessna. Model 172R. Serial 17281109.

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Aircraft

ManufacturerCessna

Model172R

Year2002

CategoryStandard

TypeFixed-wing single-engine

Serial17281109

EngineLycoming IO-360-L2A

Horsepower180

Seats4

BasedRomeoville, IL

RegistrantLewis University

Safety record

No NTSB accidents or incidents on record

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Registration history

2007 — present

Lewis University · Romeoville, IL

Apr 2002

Airworthiness certificate issued

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