N12240
1973 Cessna 172M Skyhawk
N12240 on the FAA register
Timeline
- 2029-10-31Registration expires (renewal due).
- 2022-10-24Certificate of registration issued as N12240 to the current registrant.
- 1978-07-06Accident at Ada,Mn, 23; damage: substantial.
- 1973-07-25Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (standard category (normal)).
- 1934-02-26N12240 previously assigned to a Homebuilt Super Vampire (s/n 1); cancelled.
About N12240
N12240 is a 1973 Cessna 172M Skyhawk, serial number 17261901. The FAA register lists Wings Over Texas Holdings LLC as the registrant in Denton, Texas. The current certificate of registration was issued on October 24, 2022 and expires on October 31, 2029.
The FAA aircraft reference file describes the type as a single-engine piston, one Lycoming O-320 series engine and 4 seats. Published figures for the type give a cruise speed of about 119 knots and a range of about 435 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions. Its airworthiness certificate is standard category (normal), dated July 25, 1973.
N12240 has 1 accident/incident record on file (most serious damage: substantial); details are below.
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Accident & incident history
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