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N174CF1979 CESSNA 501

N174CF is a 1979 Cessna 501, serial 501-0142, registered to TRI STAR SERVICES LLC, an llc in Nashville, TN, US. The FAA issued the current certificate on 28 Feb 2023, and its status is Valid registration, expiring 28 Feb 2030. The record shows no registry changes, no NTSB case on this mark and no service difficulty reports.

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$727,189

Valued 29 Aug 2026

Registration: N174CF
Aircraft: 501; CESSNA
Serial Number: 501-0142

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Total Hours

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Total Cycles

1979

Year

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Registration record

N174CF as the FAA holds it

FAA registry, effective 5 Oct 2026

Airframe

Manufacturer: CESSNA
Model: 501
Serial number: 501-0142
Year manufactured: 1979
Airframe type: Fixed wing multi engine
Category: Land
Certification basis: Type certificated
Seats: 8
Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb

Powerplant

Engines: 2
Manufacturer: P&W CANADA
Model: JT15D-1A
Type: Turbo-fan
Thrust: 2,200 lbf each

Airworthiness

Certificate issued: 18 Dec 2000
Classification: Standard
Approved operations: Normal

Registration

Status: Valid registration
Record type: Currently registered
Certificate issued: 28 Feb 2023
Last FAA action: 28 Feb 2023
Expires: 28 Feb 2030
FAA region: Central
Fractional ownership: No
FAA unique id: 00185421

Registered owner

Name: TRI STAR SERVICES LLC
Registrant type: LLC
Based: NASHVILLE, TN, US

Transponder address

Mode S (hex): A12841
ICAO 24-bit: a12841
Octal: 50224101
Decimal: 10561601

Estimated value

$727,189

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Market presence

Not currently listed

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What kind of aircraft is N174CF?

N174CF is a 1979 Cessna 501, serial 501-0142. The FAA classes it as fixed wing multi engine, it seats 8, it is powered by 2 P&W Canada JT15D-1A engines.

Who is N174CF registered to?

The FAA registry lists TRI STAR SERVICES LLC, an llc in Nashville, TN, US, as the registrant of N174CF.

Is N174CF still registered?

The FAA lists the registration as Valid registration. The current certificate was issued on 28 Feb 2023 and expires on 28 Feb 2030.

Has N174CF been in an NTSB-reported accident?

The NTSB database holds no accident or incident record naming N174CF. Marks are reused, so this covers the mark, not every airframe that ever wore it.

Does N174CF have service difficulty reports?

No service difficulty reports have been filed against N174CF.

Who operates N174CF for charter?

No Part 135 certificate lists N174CF, so it is not on file as a charter aircraft.

Is N174CF for sale?

N174CF is not currently listed for sale on the marketplaces we collect.

What is N174CF worth?

The Virtual Hangar Jetstimate puts N174CF at $727,189 as of 29 Aug 2026. A listing asking price, where one exists, is the seller's number and not this valuation.

Has N174CF changed hands?

The FAA record shows no registry changes for N174CF.

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