Single-engine piston

N492SF

1976 Cessna 172N Skyhawk

Registered 2 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1976
Serial
17268310
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Snohomish Flying Service Inc (Corporation)
Based
Snohomish, WA
Registration record

N492SF on the FAA register

Type
1976 Cessna 172N Skyhawk
Serial
17268310
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Registered owner
Snohomish Flying Service Inc
Snohomish, WA
Certificate issued
1993-01-13
Airworthiness date
1976-12-07
Registration expires
2029-04-30
Airworthiness class
Standard · normal, utility
Mode S (hex)
A6191C
Mode S (octal)
51414434
Seats (type)
4
Weight class
up to 12,499 lb
Range (type)
440 nm
Cruise (type)
122 kt
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registry history

Timeline

  • 2029-04-30
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2011-04-06
    Accident at Snohomish, WA; damage: substantial.
  • 2006-01-31
    Accident at Snohomish, WA; damage: substantial.
  • 1993-01-13
    Certificate of registration issued as N492SF.
  • 1976-12-07
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (standard category (normal, utility)).
Overview

About N492SF

N492SF is a 1976 Cessna 172N Skyhawk, serial number 17268310. The FAA register lists Snohomish Flying Service Inc as the registrant in Snohomish, Washington. The current certificate of registration was issued on January 13, 1993 and expires on April 30, 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 122 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 December 7, 1976.

N492SF has 2 accident/incident records on file (most serious damage: substantial); details are below.

Cruise
122 kt
Range
440 nm
Power / thrust (each)
160
Takeoff over 50 ft
1,390 ft
Landing over 50 ft
1,250 ft
Fuel burn
8 gph

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Safety record

Accident & incident history

2011-04-06 Accident · Snohomish, WA Damage: Substantial NTSB · WPR11CA191
Reported aircraft: Cessna 172N
Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a hangar while taxiing.
2006-01-31 Accident · Snohomish, WA Damage: Substantial NTSB · SEA06LA049
Reported aircraft: Cessna 172N
Probable cause: Carburetor heat was not used during the initial climb in probable serious carburetor icing conditions during cruise power. Carburetor icing conditions and wet terrain were factors.

Sources: NTSB aviation accident database and CAROL case system, FAA preliminary accident & incident notices. Search accident records

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Data: FAA Aircraft Registry (October 2026), including deregistered aircraft; NTSB and FAA accident data; fyiAero listing history. Individual owners' names are shown to signed-in users and street addresses are never shown. Type figures are published specifications, not this aircraft's.