N494SP1998 Cessna 172S
Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198215 ADs may apply35 service difficulty reports
Registration
FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026- Registered owner
- International Air Services INC Trustee
- Owner type
- Corporation
- City, state
- Carson City, NV
- Certificate issued
- Aug 22, 2020
- Expires
- Aug 31, 2027
- Airworthiness
- Multiple · Standard, Restricted, Aerial Advertising
- Airworthiness date
- Dec 16, 2009
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 dataAirframe
- Manufacturer
- Cessna
- Model
- 172S
- Year
- 1998
- Serial number
- 172S8035
- 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
- A62092
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- 2020 – nowInternational Air Services INC TrusteeCarson City, NV · current
Individual owners are shown by city and state only.
Safety record
NTSB · Oct 15, 2026 · FAA ADs · Oct 20, 2026 · SDRs · Oct 16, 2026NTSB events (0)
No NTSB accidents or incidents found for this airframe since 1982.
Accident history for this modelADs 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.
| AD | Subject | Effective | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-11-11 | Engine Oil Pressure | Aug 1, 2013 | Airframe (172S)Certain serial numbers: 172R 17280001–17281618; 172S 172S8001–172S11256; 182S 18280001–18280944; 182T 18280945–18282357; T182T T18208001–T18209089; 206H 20608001–20608349; … |
| 2012-22-01 | Aircraft Fuel Distribution System | Dec 28, 2012 | Airframe (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. |
| 2012-02-02 | Cessna Aircraft Company Airplanes | Mar 13, 2012 | Airframe (172S)Certain serial numbers: 172R 17281188–17281390; 172S 172S9491–172S10489; 172R 17281391–17281572; 172S 172S10490–172S11073 |
| 2011-06-02 | Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Model 172 Airplanes Modified by Supplemental Type… | May 26, 2011 | Airframe (172S)Only with: Modified by STC SA01303WI (installation of TAE 125-01 or TAE 125-02-99 engine). |
| 2008-10-02 | Cessna Aircraft Company 172, 175, 180, 182, 185, 206, 207, 208, 210, and 303 Series… | May 12, 2008 | Airframe (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. |
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| AD | Subject | Effective | Applies to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-05-09 | Cessna Aircraft Company 172, 182, and 206 Series Airplanes | Apr 8, 2008 | Airframe (172S)Certain serial numbers: 172R 17281211–17281356; 172S 172S9621–172S10310; 172S 172S10312–172S10324; 172S 172S10327–172S10332; 172S 172S10334–172S10349; 172S 172S10351–172S10374; … |
| 2007-08-03 | Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172R, 172S, 182T, T182T, 206H, and T206H Airplanes | May 2, 2007 | Airframe (172S)Certain serial numbers: 172R 17281244–17281364; 172R 17281366–17281372; 172R 17281374–17281376; 172R 17281379; 172S 172S9809–172S10349; 172S 172S10351–172S10374; … |
| 2007-05-10 | Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172R, 172S, 182S, 182T, T182T, 206H, and T206H Airplanes | Apr 11, 2007 | Airframe (172S)Certain serial numbers: 172R 17280001–17281262; 172S 172S8001–172S9994; 182S 18280001–18280944; 182T 18280945–18281701; T182T T18208001–T18208453; 206H 20608001–20608250; … |
| 2006-10-21 | Engine Components Incorporated (ECi) Reciprocating Engine Connecting Rods | Jun 22, 2006 | Engine (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. |
| 2006-06-16 | Lycoming Engines (Formerly Textron Lycoming) AEIO-360, IO-360, O-360, LIO-360, and… | Apr 27, 2006 | Engine (IO-360-L2A)Only with: Engines manufactured new or rebuilt, overhauled, or that had a crankshaft installed after March 1, 1999. |
| 2005-19-11 | Lycoming Engines (Formerly Textron Lycoming) AEIO-360, IO-360, O-360, LIO-360, LO-360… | Oct 21, 2005 | Engine (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. |
| 2005-13-10 | Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172R, 172S, 182T, T182T, 206H, and T206H Airplanes | Aug 9, 2005 | Airframe (172S)Certain serial numbers: 172R 17281186–17281232; 172S 172S9476–172S9689; 172S 172S9691–172S9770; 182T 18281242–18281502; 182T 18281506; 182T 18281507; … |
| 2005-05-53 R1 | The Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172R, 172S, 182T, and T182T Airplanes | Mar 21, 2005 | Airframe (172S)Certain serial numbers: 172R 17281234–17281236; 172S 172S9774–172S9776; 172S 172S9778–172S9781; 172S 172S9783; 172S 172S9784; 172S 172S9786; … |
| 2004-15-18 | Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172R, 172S, 182S, 182T, T182T, 206H, and T206H Airplanes | Sep 12, 2004 | Airframe (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). |
| 2001-06-17 | Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172R and 172S Airplanes | Apr 20, 2001 | Airframe (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 (35)
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.
- Power plant · cylinder · overheatedJun 29, 2001
PILOT REPORTED ENGINE STARTED RUNNING ROUGH IN FLIGHT AND LOOSING ALTITUDE. MADE EMERGANCY LANDING, WENT OFF END OF RUNWAY AND WENT UPSIDE DOWN. AIRCRAFT RIGHTED AND MOVED TO HANGER. MAINTENANCE FOUND #2 CYLINDER EXHAUST PUSHROD BENT IN HALF & BROKEN, THE PUSHROD HOUSING BENT AND PULLED LOOSE FROM…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Engine fuel and control · fuel control · malfunctionedMar 16, 2001
ENGINE RSA-5AD1 FUEL SERVO WILL NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS. FUEL FLOW BELOW 1700 RPM IS TOO HIGH. IDLE SPEED AND MIXTURE CAN NOT BE SET TO MFG SPECIFICATIONS WITH SATISFACTORY ENGINE OPERATION. FUEL SERVO REMOVED, SENT FOR REPAIRS. MAJOR REPAIRS ACCOMPLISHED AND SERVO REFLOWED TO PRECISION FLOW SHEET…
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Equipment and furnishings · control unit · brokenJan 24, 2001
CO-PILOTS SEAT LOCK CONTROL ASSEMBLY WOULD NOT RELEASE SEAT LOCK PIN. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE RIGHT LOCK PIN CABLE BROKEN. REPLACED CONTROL ASSEMBLY PN161102105. THIS HAS BEEN A REOCCURRING PROBLEM ON NEW SEATS.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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- Power plant · shock mount · tornDec 16, 1999
DURING PHASE 3 INSPECTION, FOUND 4 LOWER COWL ATTACH SHOCK MOUNTS TORN AT THE BASE. REPLACED SHOCK MOUNTS.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Wings · skin · crackedDec 16, 1999
DURING PHASE 3 INSPECTION, FOUND RT FLAP LOWER SKIN TRAILING EDGE CRACKED IN TWO LOCATIONS, THE 13TH AND 16TH RIVETS FROM THE INBD END HAD CRACKS OF .25 INCH AND .50 INCH. REPLACED FLAP ASSEMBLY WITH FACTORY NEW ASSY AND PAINTED.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Wings · skin · crackedDec 16, 1999
DURING PHASE 3 INSPECTION, FOUND LT UPPER WING TRAILING EDGE SKIN ABOVE FLAP WELL HAD A 1 INCH CRACK IN THE TRAILING EDGE SKIN AT THE 3RD RIVET FROM INBD TRAILING EDGE. REPLACED SKIN P/N 0523011-53, RELEASED FUEL CELL, PAINTED SKIN AND LEAK CHECKED.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Wings · skin · crackedDec 16, 1999
DURING PHASE 3 INSPECTION, FOUND RT UPPER WING TRAILING EDGE SKIN ABOVE FLAP WELL HAD A 1 INCH CRACK IN THE TRAILING EDGE SKIN AT THE3RD RIVET FROM INBD TRAILING EDGE. REPLACED SKIN P/N 0523011-53, RESEALED FUEL CELL, PAINTED SKIN AND LEAK CHECKED.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Fuselage · panel · misinstalledDec 16, 1999
DURING PHASE 3 INSPECTION, REMOVED RT AFT TRIM PANEL AND FOUND 1 ATTACH SCREW WAS DRILLED THROUGH DOORPOST STRUCTURAL RIVET. REPLACED RIVET AND RELOCATED PANEL ATTACH SCREW WITH NEW TRIM PANEL.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Engine indicating · thermocouple · inoperativeDec 16, 1999
PILOT DISCREPANCY, EGT INOPERATIVE. DURING PHASE 3 INSPECTION, FOUND THERMOCOUPLE LEADS SEPARATED FROM THERMOCOUPLE. REPLACED EGT THERMOCOUPLE, OPERATIONAL CHECK SATISFACTORY. SUBMITTER STATED ON A FLEET OF 5 NEW C-172S AIRCRAFT, THIS IS THE 10TH FAILURE IN THE PAST YEAR.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number. - Wings · skin · crackedNov 23, 1999
DURING FIRST PHASE 3 INSPECTION, FOUND LT UPPER WING TRAILING EDGE SKIN ASSY CRACKED. THE 3RD RIVET FROM INBOARD TRAILING EDGE HAD A 1 INCH CRACK EMANATING FROM THE RIVET HEAD. REPLACED TRAILING EDGE SKIN AND RE-PAINTED.
From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
Showing the 10 most recent of 35 reports.
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