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N2134M2003 Cessna 172S

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:2 NTSB accidents (substantial damage at worst, latest May 2026)15 ADs may apply3 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Aug 31, 2029
Based in
Wilmington, DE
owner city / state
Engine
IO-360-L2A · 180 hp
Lycoming
Owners
1
since 2022
NTSB events
2
substantial, 2026
ADs may apply
15
confirm with A&P
Service reports
3
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Registered owner
Christiansen Aviation LLC
Owner type
LLC
City, state
Wilmington, DE
Certificate issued
Aug 4, 2022
Expires
Aug 31, 2029
Airworthiness
Standard · Normal, Utility
Airworthiness date
Dec 16, 2003

We never show street addresses, even though they appear in the public FAA file. Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Airframe & engine

FAA Registry + type data

Airframe

Manufacturer
Cessna
Model
172S
Year
2003
Serial number
172S9552
Aircraft type
Fixed wing single engine
Category
Land
Certification
Type Certificated
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max takeoff weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Mode S code
A1C797

Engine

Make and model
Lycoming Io-360-L2a
Type
Reciprocating
Power
180 hp

Total time and engine hours aren't public. They appear here once the owner adds logbooks.

Ownership history

Ownership history from FAA records
  1. 2022 – nowChristiansen Aviation LLCWilmington, DE · current
  2. 1947 – 1950Individual ownerdifferent airframe: Piper J3c-65 S/N 20917
  3. until 1989Individual ownerdifferent airframe: Piper Pa-28-161 S/N 287816252

Individual owners are shown by city and state only.

Safety record

NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 20, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026

NTSB events (2)

Accident · substantial damage

May 13, 2026 · Denton, TX

On May 13, 2026, about 1815 central daylight time, a Cessna 172S, N2134M, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Denton, Texas. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that during takeoff roll the airplane hit something on the runway (later determined to be a gas cap…

Damage
Substantial
Injuries
None
Report
CEN26LA187

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for CEN26LA187)

Accident · substantial damage

Sep 1, 2013 · Deer Valley, AZ

The student pilot's inadequate flare and the flight instructor's delayed remedial action and failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's improper go-around procedures.

Damage
Substantial
Injuries
None
Report
WPR13CA397

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for WPR13CA397)

Accident history for this model

ADs published since 1998 that may apply (15)

These match the airframe or engine model. Whether each one applies, and whether it's been complied with, depends on serial numbers, equipment and logbook entries. Applicability must be confirmed by a mechanic against the aircraft's records.

ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2013-11-11Engine Oil PressureAug 1, 2013Airframe (172S)Certain serial numbers: 172R 17280001–17281618; 172S 172S8001–172S11256; 182S 18280001–18280944; 182T 18280945–18282357; T182T T18208001–T18209089; 206H 20608001–20608349; …
2012-22-01Aircraft Fuel Distribution SystemDec 28, 2012Airframe (172S)Certain serial numbers: 172R 17280001–17281187; 172S l72S8001–172S9490. Only with: Applies only to airplanes that have incorporated Cessna Service Bulletin SB04-28-03 and Engine Fuel Return System Modification Kit MK172-28-01, both dated August 30, 2004.
2012-02-02Cessna Aircraft Company AirplanesMar 13, 2012Airframe (172S)Certain serial numbers: 172R 17281188–17281390; 172S 172S9491–172S10489; 172R 17281391–17281572; 172S 172S10490–172S11073
2011-06-02Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Model 172 Airplanes Modified by Supplemental Type…May 26, 2011Airframe (172S)Only with: Modified by STC SA01303WI (installation of TAE 125-01 or TAE 125-02-99 engine).
2008-10-02Cessna Aircraft Company 172, 175, 180, 182, 185, 206, 207, 208, 210, and 303 Series…May 12, 2008Airframe (172S)Certain serial numbers: 172S 172S10672–172S10674; 172S 172S10676; 172S 172S10678–172S10680; 172S 172S10682; 172S 172S10683; 172S 172S10685; …. Only with: Applies only to airplanes that have a P/N 2013142-18 alternate static air source selector valve installed after November 19, 2007.
Show all 15 ADs
ADSubjectEffectiveApplies to
2008-05-09Cessna Aircraft Company 172, 182, and 206 Series AirplanesApr 8, 2008Airframe (172S)Certain serial numbers: 172R 17281211–17281356; 172S 172S9621–172S10310; 172S 172S10312–172S10324; 172S 172S10327–172S10332; 172S 172S10334–172S10349; 172S 172S10351–172S10374; …
2007-08-03Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172R, 172S, 182T, T182T, 206H, and T206H AirplanesMay 2, 2007Airframe (172S)Certain serial numbers: 172R 17281244–17281364; 172R 17281366–17281372; 172R 17281374–17281376; 172R 17281379; 172S 172S9809–172S10349; 172S 172S10351–172S10374; …
2007-05-10Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172R, 172S, 182S, 182T, T182T, 206H, and T206H AirplanesApr 11, 2007Airframe (172S)Certain serial numbers: 172R 17280001–17281262; 172S 172S8001–172S9994; 182S 18280001–18280944; 182T 18280945–18281701; T182T T18208001–T18208453; 206H 20608001–20608250; …
2006-10-21Engine Components Incorporated (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Connecting RodsJun 22, 2006Engine (IO-360-L2A)Only with: ECi connecting rods P/N AEL11750 (forging P/N AEL11488) installed, rod serial numbers 54/6 and below, produced between January 2002 and January 2004.
2006-06-16Lycoming Engines (Formerly Textron Lycoming) AEIO-360, IO-360, O-360, LIO-360, and…Apr 27, 2006Engine (IO-360-L2A)Only with: Engines manufactured new or rebuilt, overhauled, or that had a crankshaft installed after March 1, 1999.
2005-19-11Lycoming Engines (Formerly Textron Lycoming) AEIO-360, IO-360, O-360, LIO-360, LO-360…Oct 21, 2005Engine (IO-360-L2A)Only with: Engines rated at 300 HP or lower, manufactured new, rebuilt, or overhauled after March 1, 1999, or that had a crankshaft installed after March 1, 1999.
2005-13-10Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172R, 172S, 182T, T182T, 206H, and T206H AirplanesAug 9, 2005Airframe (172S)Certain serial numbers: 172R 17281186–17281232; 172S 172S9476–172S9689; 172S 172S9691–172S9770; 182T 18281242–18281502; 182T 18281506; 182T 18281507; …
2005-05-53 R1The Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172R, 172S, 182T, and T182T AirplanesMar 21, 2005Airframe (172S)Certain serial numbers: 172R 17281234–17281236; 172S 172S9774–172S9776; 172S 172S9778–172S9781; 172S 172S9783; 172S 172S9784; 172S 172S9786; …
2004-15-18Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172R, 172S, 182S, 182T, T182T, 206H, and T206H AirplanesSep 12, 2004Airframe (172S)Certain serial numbers: 172R 17280001–17281073; 172R 17281075–17281127; 172R 17281130; 172S 172S8001–172S9195; 172S 172S9197; 172S 172S9198; …. Only with: Equipped with a KAP 140 autopilot computer system P/N 065-00176-2501, -2602, -5001, -5101, -5201, -5402, or -7702 (all serial numbers).
2001-06-17Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172R and 172S AirplanesApr 20, 2001Airframe (172S)

AI-extracted — verify against original. Matched from each AD's applicability section; ADs replaced by a later AD are left out.

Service Difficulty Reports (3)

Reports of failures and defects that operators and repair stations sent to the FAA since 1995. A report describes one finding; it is not an accident.

  • Flight controls · control cable · frayedJul 11, 2006

    DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION OF THE RT WING, THE AILERON CROSSOVER CABLE WAS FOUND TO BE FRAYED AT THE WEAR BLOCK. PROBABLE CAUSE IS THAT THE WEAR BLOCK IS CAUSING FRICTION AND WEAR ON THE CABLE. A RECOMMENDED SOLUTION IS TO REMOVE THE WEAR BLOCK. (K)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Wings · strip · unserviceableSep 14, 2005

    WHILE INSPECTING FOR STORM DAMAGE, DURING THE INSPECTION OF THE AILERON CABLES, FOUND A FLAT SPOT ON THE LT AILERON CROSSOVER CABLE AT THE AILERON CABLE ABRASION STRIP ATTACHED TO A RIB ASSEMBLY LOCATED AT WING STATION 71.19. FURTHER INVESTIGATION FOUND THE CABLE BEGINNING TO FRAY. THE CAUSE IS…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Propellers · bulkhead · crackedDec 22, 2004

    DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FOUND PROP SPINNER FWD BULKHEAD CRACKED AROUND 2 BOLT HOLES. RECOMMENDATION: MANUFACTURE BULKHEAD STRONGER OR THICKER. (K)

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.

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Sources

  • FAA Aircraft RegistryRegistration, owner city and state, airframe, engineupdated Oct 20, 2026
  • NTSB accident and incident databaseAccidents and incidents since 1982updated Oct 15, 2026
  • FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register)ADs published since 1998updated Oct 20, 2026
  • FAA Service Difficulty ReportsReports since 1995updated Oct 16, 2026

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