Models / Cessna / 172N / N6542J Aircraft record N6542J 1980 Cessna 172N Deregistered Unclaimed Source: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026 This N-number isn't registered right now. Below is its last known registration, canceled Nov 8, 2013.
Safety record in brief: 3 NTSB accidents (substantial damage at worst, latest Oct 2002) · 3 ADs may apply
NTSB events 3 substantial, 2002 ADs may apply 3 confirm with A&P Service reports 0 since 1995
Registration FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Last registered owner Ate Of Texas INC
Owner type Corporation
City, state Dallas, TX
Certificate issued Aug 14, 1991
Canceled Nov 8, 2013
Airworthiness Standard · Normal, Utility
Airworthiness date Mar 6, 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 17273887
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 A89E3D 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 1991 – 2013 Ate Of Texas INC Dallas, TX Date unknown Individual owner Riverside, CA · different airframe: Piper Pa-28-180 S/N 28-4984 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 Oct 13, 2002 · Pompano Beach, FL The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Damage Substantial
Injuries None
Report ATL03LA003 From NTSB records; matched by serial number. Read NTSB report (search CAROL for ATL03LA003)
Accident · substantial damage Apr 21, 1996 · Dekalb, IL The flight instructor's inadequate supervision, and his delay in taking remedial action to regain directional control of the airplane. Factors relating to the accident were: the student's improper flare for landing, improper recovery from a bounced landing, and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane; and the proximity of a pole to the runway.
Damage Substantial
Injuries None
Report CHI96LA140 From NTSB records; matched by serial number. Read NTSB report (search CAROL for CHI96LA140)
Accident · substantial damage Apr 12, 1993 · Immokalee, FL THE DECISION OF THE PILOT TO BUZZ AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT.
Damage Substantial
Injuries None
Report MIA93LA132 From NTSB records; matched by serial number. Read NTSB report (search CAROL for MIA93LA132)
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.
AD Subject Effective Applies to 2011-10-09 Cessna Aircraft Company Models 150, 152, 170, 172, 175, 177, 180, 182, 185, 188, 190… Jun 17, 2011 Airframe (172N) 2011-06-02 Cessna Aircraft Company (Cessna) Model 172 Airplanes Modified by Supplemental Type… May 26, 2011 Airframe (172N)Only with: Modified by STC SA01303WI (installation of TAE 125-01 or TAE 125-02-99 engine). 2001-23-03 Cessna Aircraft Company Models 172N, 172P, R172K, 172RG, F172N, F172P, FR172J, and… Dec 27, 2001 Airframe (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 Registry Registration, owner city and state, airframe, engine updated Oct 20, 2026 NTSB accident and incident database Accidents and incidents since 1982 updated Oct 15, 2026 FAA Airworthiness Directives (Federal Register) ADs published since 1998 updated Oct 20, 2026 FAA Service Difficulty Reports Reports since 1995 updated Oct 16, 2026 Request owner name removal Report an error in this record