N74C
1978 Cessna 172N
N74C on the FAA register
Timeline
- 2029-06-30Registration expires (renewal due).
- 2024-07-02Accident at San Diego, CA; damage: substantial.
- 2019-06-11Certificate of registration issued as N74C to the current registrant.
- 1989-03-15N74C previously assigned to a Cessna T310P (s/n 310P0212); cancelled.
- 1978-02-02Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (standard category (normal, utility)).
- 1971-11-24N74C previously assigned to a Lockheed 18-08 (s/n 2561); cancelled.
About N74C
N74C is a 1978 Cessna 172N, serial number 17270368. The FAA register lists Personal Aviation Inc as the registrant in Poway, California. The current certificate of registration was issued on June 11, 2019 and expires on June 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 February 2, 1978.
N74C 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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