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N5256S
CESSNA 172S
FARGO, ND
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Mfr Year: 2009
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Registrant
FARGO JET CENTER LLC
Registration Exp
Aug 31, 2029
Airworthiness Date
Aug 19, 2009
Cert Issue Date
Aug 18, 2016
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
Aug 25, 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 N5256S must be verified against the aircraft maintenance logbooks.

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N5256S 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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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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