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N172FA
CESSNA 172S
TRAVERSE CITY, MI
Valid
Mfr Year: 2012
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Registrant
NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN COLLEGE
Registration Exp
Dec 31, 2029
Airworthiness Date
Mar 6, 2012
Cert Issue Date
Dec 10, 2019
Seats
4
Engines
1
Cruise Speed
0 kts
Max Weight
CLASS 1
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Aircraft Type
Fixed wing single engine
Fractional
No
Last Activity
Sep 22, 2023

🛠️ Airworthiness Directive Exposure & Fleet Context

This CESSNA 172S airframe/engine combination has 81 current type-applicable Airworthiness Directives (71 airframe, 26 engine) and 16 historical. AD applicability is type-based — compliance status for N172FA must be verified against the aircraft maintenance logbooks.

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N172FA is one of 2,129 CESSNA 172S aircraft on the U.S. registry · fleet median year 2004.

⚠️ NTSB Accident & Incident Records

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External Research Links

Airworthiness Directives (ADs)
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Title & Lien History
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NTSB Full Database
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FAA Registry (Official)
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