Single-engine piston

N8452L

1968 Cessna 172L Skyhawk

Registered 2 NTSB/FAA records
Built
1968
Serial
17256652
Class
Single-engine piston
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registered owner
Individual · sign in to see
Based
Catlin, IL
Registration record

N8452L on the FAA register

Type
1968 Cessna 172L Skyhawk (FAA: Cessna 172I)
Serial
17256652
Engines
Lycoming O-320 series
Registered owner
Individual — the name of an individual registrant is shown to signed-in users. Sign in
Catlin, IL
Certificate issued
2020-08-31
Airworthiness date
1968-03-21
Registration expires
2027-08-31
Airworthiness class
Standard · normal, utility
Mode S (hex)
AB9515
Mode S (octal)
52712425
Seats (type)
4
Weight class
up to 12,499 lb
Range (type)
417 nm
Cruise (type)
115 kt
Status
Current as of October 2026
Registry history

Timeline

  • 2027-08-31
    Registration expires (renewal due).
  • 2020-08-31
    Certificate of registration issued as N8452L.
  • 1976-06-11
    Accident at Kingston,Ny, 32; damage: substantial.
  • 1971-05-28
    Accident at Bethalto,Ill, 13; damage: substantial.
  • 1968-03-21
    Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (standard category (normal, utility)).
Overview

About N8452L

N8452L is a 1968 Cessna 172L Skyhawk (FAA model 172I), serial number 17256652. It is registered to an individual in Catlin, Illinois. The current certificate of registration was issued on August 31, 2020 and expires on August 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 115 knots and a range of about 417 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions. Its airworthiness certificate is standard category (normal, utility), dated March 21, 1968.

N8452L has 2 accident/incident records on file (most serious damage: substantial); details are below.

Cruise
115 kt
Range
417 nm
Fuel burn
8 gph

Published figures for the Cessna 172L Skyhawk type. They describe the model, not this airframe's equipment or condition.

Safety record

Accident & incident history

1976-06-11 Accident · Kingston,Ny, 32 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 1779
Reported aircraft: Cessna 172
Probable cause: SINCE DAY BEFORE.
1971-05-28 Accident · Bethalto,Ill, 13 Damage: Substantial NTSB · 3 1744
Reported aircraft: Cessna 172I

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.