N216AF
1980 Cessna 172P Skyhawk
N216AF on the FAA register
Timeline
- 2029-07-31Registration expires (renewal due).
- 2012-05-28Accident at Hemet, CA; damage: substantial.
- 2011-08-14Accident at San Diego, CA; damage: substantial.
- 1983-02-23Certificate of registration issued as N216AF.
- 1980-08-25Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (standard category (normal, utility)).
About N216AF
N216AF is a 1980 Cessna 172P Skyhawk, serial number 17274165. The FAA register lists Armed Forces Aero Club Inc as the registrant in San Diego, California. The current certificate of registration was issued on February 23, 1983 and expires on July 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 95 knots and a range of about 440 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions. Its airworthiness certificate is standard category (normal, utility), dated August 25, 1980.
N216AF has 2 accident/incident records on file (most serious damage: substantial); details are below.
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Accident & incident history
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