N985FA
1975 Cessna 172M Skyhawk
N985FA on the FAA register
Timeline
- 2028-08-31Registration expires (renewal due).
- 2018-08-15Certificate of registration issued as N985FA.
- 1975-09-24Airworthiness date on the current FAA record (standard category (normal, utility)).
About N985FA
N985FA is a 1975 Cessna 172M Skyhawk, serial number 17265991. The FAA register lists Freedom Aviation Inc as the registrant in Lynchburg, Virginia. The current certificate of registration was issued on August 15, 2018 and expires on August 31, 2028.
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 119 knots and a range of about 435 nm; actual performance depends on configuration, load and conditions. Its airworthiness certificate is standard category (normal, utility), dated September 24, 1975.
No NTSB accident or incident reports and no FAA preliminary notices are on file for N985FA.
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Accident & incident history
✓ No NTSB accident or incident reports and no FAA preliminary notices on file for N985FA.
Sources: NTSB aviation accident database and CAROL case system, FAA preliminary accident & incident notices. Search accident records
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