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N979CPCessna 172R · 1997

StandardLycoming I0360 SER A&CMaxwell Fb, AL

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N979CP is a 1997 Cessna 172R. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 4 seats, powered by a Lycoming I0360 SER A&C rated at 200 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Maxwell Fb, AL. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Sep 1997. It has been registered to its current owner since Feb 1998.

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

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1998

FAA record · Feb 1998 · Registration

Registered to current owner

Registered to Civil Air Patrol INC. Registrant based in Maxwell Fb, AL.

1997

FAA record · Sep 1997 · Airworthiness

Airworthiness certificate issued — Standard

Manufacturer: Cessna. Model 172R. Serial 17280210.

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Aircraft

ManufacturerCessna

Model172R

Year1997

CategoryStandard

TypeFixed-wing single-engine

Serial17280210

EngineLycoming I0360 SER A&C

Horsepower200

Seats4

BasedMaxwell Fb, AL

RegistrantCivil Air Patrol INC

Safety record

No NTSB accidents or incidents on record

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Registration history

1998 — present

Civil Air Patrol INC · Maxwell Fb, AL

Sep 1997

Airworthiness certificate issued

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