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N6486J1980 Cessna 172N

Registration validNot yet verified by ownerSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:3 NTSB accidents (substantial damage at worst, latest Mar 2019)3 ADs may apply

Registration
Valid
expires Jan 31, 2029
Based in
Emmett, ID
owner city / state
Owners
1
since 2022
NTSB events
3
substantial, 2019
ADs may apply
3
confirm with A&P
Service reports
0
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Registered owner
Individual owner
City, state
Emmett, ID
Certificate issued
Jan 11, 2022
Expires
Jan 31, 2029
Airworthiness
Standard · Normal, Utility
Airworthiness date
Feb 28, 1980

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
172N
Year
1980
Serial number
17273877
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
A88626

Engine

Make and model
Lycoming 0-320 Series
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 – nowIndividual ownerEmmett, ID · current
  2. 1968Piper Aircraft CorpVero Beach, FL · different airframe: 1968 Piper Pa-28-180 S/N 28-4916

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 (3)

Accident · substantial damage

Mar 1, 2019 · Melba, ID

The total loss of engine power due to a separated carburetor idle mixture adjustment screw and spring assembly for reasons that could not be determined.

Damage
Substantial
Injuries
None
Report
WPR19LA092

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for WPR19LA092)

Accident · substantial damage

Oct 12, 1998 · Buhl, ID

The pilot's failure to follow the aircraft's recommended balked landing procedure, resulting in a stall. Factors include the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare, the pilot's lack of total experience, and insufficient altitude available for stall recovery.

Damage
Substantial
Injuries
None
Report
SEA99LA002

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for SEA99LA002)

Accident · substantial damage

Mar 3, 1986 · American Falls, ID

THE STUDENT PILOT WAS ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TOUCH AND GO, WHEN THE AIRCRAFT VEERED TO THE LEFT OF THE RUNWAY AND STRUCK AN EMBANKMENT. THE STUDENT FAILED TO USE ENOUGH RIGHT RUDDER TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. THE RUNWAY'S WIDTH IS 50 FEET.

Damage
Substantial
Injuries
None
Report
SEA86LA070

From NTSB records; matched by serial number.Read NTSB report (search CAROL for SEA86LA070)

Accident history for this model

ADs published since 1998 that may apply (3)

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
2011-10-09Cessna Aircraft Company Models 150, 152, 170, 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 190…Jun 17, 2011Airframe (172N)
2011-06-02Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Model 172 Airplanes Modified by Supplemental Type…May 26, 2011Airframe (172N)Only with: Modified by STC SA01303WI (installation of TAE 125-01 or TAE 125-02-99 engine).
2001-23-03Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172N, 172P, R172K, 172RG, F172N, F172P, FR172J, and…Dec 27, 2001Airframe (172N)Certain serial numbers: 172N 17267585–17270049; 172N 17270051–17274009; 172N 17261445; 172N 17261578; 172N 17270050; 172P 17274010–17276654; …

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

Service Difficulty Reports (0)

No Service Difficulty Reports found for this airframe since 1995.

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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