N1517E
1978 Cessna 172N
N1517E on the FAA register
Timeline
- 2027-03-31Registration expires (renewal due).
- 2025-12-22Accident at East Farmingdale, NY; damage: minor.
- 2020-03-11Certificate of registration issued as N1517E to the current registrant.
- 1978-06-13Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (standard category (normal)).
- 1956-06-20N1517E previously assigned to a Aeronca 7 Champion AC / Champion 7-AC / 7 AC Champ (s/n 7AC-5080); cancelled.
About N1517E
N1517E is a 1978 Cessna 172N, serial number 17271031. The FAA register lists Heavy Metal Air LLC as the registrant in Farmingdale, New York. The current certificate of registration was issued on March 11, 2020 and expires on March 31, 2027.
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 122 knots and a range of about 440 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions. Its airworthiness certificate is standard category (normal), dated June 13, 1978.
N1517E has 2 accident/incident records on file (most serious damage: minor); details are below.
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Accident & incident history
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