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N172WE1975 CESSNA 172M

N172WE is a 1975 Cessna 172M, serial 17265192, registered to EL AERO SERVICES LLC, an llc in Elko, NV, US. The FAA issued the current certificate on 2 Dec 2015, and its status is Valid registration, expiring 31 Dec 2028. The record shows no registry changes, no NTSB case on this mark and 1 service difficulty report.

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Registration: N172WE
Aircraft: 172M; CESSNA
Serial Number: 17265192

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Total Hours

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1975

Year

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Registration record

N172WE as the FAA holds it

FAA registry, effective 13 Oct 2026

Airframe

Manufacturer: CESSNA
Model: 172M
Serial number: 17265192
Year manufactured: 1975
Airframe type: Fixed wing single engine
Category: Land
Certification basis: Type certificated
Seats: 4
Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
Cruising speed: 108 mph

Powerplant

Engines: 1
Manufacturer: LYCOMING
Model: 0-320 SERIES
Type: Reciprocating
Power: 180 hp each

Airworthiness

Certificate issued: 15 Apr 1975
Classification: Standard
Approved operations: Normal, Utility

Registration

Status: Valid registration
Record type: Currently registered
Certificate issued: 2 Dec 2015
Last FAA action: 1 Jul 2023
Expires: 31 Dec 2028
FAA region: Western-Pacific
Fractional ownership: No
FAA unique id: 00442286

Registered owner

Name: EL AERO SERVICES LLC
Registrant type: LLC
Based: ELKO, NV, US

Transponder address

Mode S (hex): A12294
ICAO 24-bit: a12294
Octal: 50221224
Decimal: 10560148

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What kind of aircraft is N172WE?

N172WE is a 1975 Cessna 172M, serial 17265192. The FAA classes it as fixed wing single engine, it seats 4, it is powered by 1 Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine.

Who is N172WE registered to?

The FAA registry lists EL AERO SERVICES LLC, an llc in Elko, NV, US, as the registrant of N172WE.

Is N172WE still registered?

The FAA lists the registration as Valid registration. The current certificate was issued on 2 Dec 2015 and expires on 31 Dec 2028.

Has N172WE been in an NTSB-reported accident?

The NTSB database holds no accident or incident record naming N172WE. Marks are reused, so this covers the mark, not every airframe that ever wore it.

Does N172WE have service difficulty reports?

1 service difficulty report have been filed against N172WE with the FAA.

Who operates N172WE for charter?

No Part 135 certificate lists N172WE, so it is not on file as a charter aircraft.

Is N172WE for sale?

N172WE is not currently listed for sale on the marketplaces we collect.

Has N172WE changed hands?

The FAA record shows no registry changes for N172WE.

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