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N949SP1999 Cessna 172S

Registration validUnclaimedSource: FAA, updated Oct 20, 2026

Safety record in brief:No NTSB accidents or incidents since 198212 ADs may apply14 service difficulty reports

Registration
Valid
expires Dec 31, 2030
Based in
California, MD
owner city / state
Engine
I0360 SER · 180 hp
Lycoming
Owners
1
since 2023
NTSB events
None
since 1982
ADs may apply
12
confirm with A&P
Service reports
14
since 1995

Registration

FAA Aircraft Registry · Oct 20, 2026
Registered owner
N949SP LLC
Owner type
LLC
City, state
California, MD
Certificate issued
Dec 2, 2023
Expires
Dec 31, 2030
Airworthiness
Standard · Normal, Utility
Airworthiness date
Apr 29, 1999

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
1999
Serial number
172S8145
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
AD3035

Engine

Make and model
Lycoming I0360 Ser
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. 2023 – nowN949SP LLCCalifornia, MD · current

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 (0)

No NTSB accidents or incidents found for this airframe since 1982.

Accident history for this model

ADs published since 1998 that may apply (12)

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.
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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; …
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 (14)

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.

  • nut · mismanufacturedApr 6, 2007

    WHILE INSTALLING KIT MK172-25-10C TO COMPLY WITH SB 04-25-01 R4 AND AD 2007-05-10, ONE OF THE PARTS IN THE KIT WAS MACHINED IMPROPERLY. THE HEIGHT ADJUSTING NUT HAD THE THRU HOLE FOR THE ULTRALOC WITH MIS FORMED THREADS. THE MINOR DIAMETER OF THE THREAD WAS GREATER THAN THE MAJOR DIAMETER OF THE…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • nut · mismanufacturedApr 6, 2007

    WHILE INSTALLING KIT MK172-25-10C TO COMPLY WITH SB 04-25-01 R4 AND AD 2007-05-10, ONE OF THE PARTS IN THE KIT WAS MACHINED IMPROPERLY. THE HEIGHT ADJUSTING NUT HAD THE THRU HOLE FOR THE ULTRALOC WITH MALFORMED THREADS. THE MINOR DIAMETER OF THE THREAD WAS GREATER THAN THE MAJOR DIAMETER OF THE…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Propellers · bulkhead · crackedOct 28, 2002

    DURING PHASE 1 INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE FOUND AFT PROPELLER SPINNER BULKHEAD CRACKED AT ONE FLANGE BY THE PROPELLER BLADE CUT OUT ON ONE SIDE. REPLACED PROPELLER AFT SPINNER BULKHEAD & REINSTALLED PROPELLER.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
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  • Engine fuel and control · servo · frozenJul 18, 2001

    SECOND FLIGHT OF THE DAY, TEMP 89F, DA 9444. ENGINE START WAS DIFFICULT, TAXI AND ENGINE RUN UP NORMAL. AIRCRAFT TOOK THE RUN WAY FOR TAKE OFF. WHEN THROTTLE WAS OPENED TO FULL POWER, ENGINE HAD POPPING NOISE AND WOULD ONLY DEVELOP 2000 RPM. TAKE OFF WAS ABORTED FOR LOW POWER. A CLEAR LINE WAS…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Engine fuel and control · servo · 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.
  • Fuselage · lock · brokenFeb 15, 2001

    PILOT REPORTED HIS SEAT LOCK PINS WOULD NOT RELEASE. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE PILOTS SEAT LOCK CONTROL WAS BROKEN. THIS SAME CONTROL WAS REPLACED 431.0 HOURS PRIOR FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. BOTH CONTROL ASSEMBLYS HAVE PN 1611020-05 REPLACE CONTROL ASSEMBLY, OPERATIONAL CHECK SATISFACTORY.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Starting · starter · inoperativeJan 8, 2001

    PILOT ATTEMPTED ENGINE START, STARTER WOULD NOT ROTATE. MAINTENANCE FOUND STARTER HAD TWO TERMINALS MELTED WHERE THAT ATTACH TO COMMUTATOR BRUSHES. REPLACED STARTER, OPERATIONAL CHECKED SAT.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Starting · starter · inoperativeJan 8, 2001

    PILOT ATTEMPTED ENGINE START. FIRST FLIGHT OF THE DAY, STARTER WOULD NOT ROTATE. MAINTENANCE FOUND STARTER HAD TWO TERMINALS MELTED WHERE THEY ATTACH TO COMMUTATOR BRUSHES. REPLACED STARTER, OPERATIONAL CHECKED SAT.

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Landing gear · bolt · backed outNov 1, 2000

    DURING PHASE 2 INSPECTION, PARKING BRAKE CROSSOVER CABLE, BELLCRANK BOLT WAS BACKED OUT AND RESTRICTING PILOT''S R-RUDDER PEDAL, FWD TRAVEL. WITH THE BOLT BACKED OUT OF THE BELLCRANK, PARKING BRAKE INOP. THE FIBERLOCK NUT WAS FOUND DOWN UNDER THE RUDDER PEDALS AND THE BOLT WAS BENT SLIGHTLY. NO…

    From FAA Service Difficulty Reports; matched by N-number and serial number.
  • Power plant · mount · tornDec 16, 1999

    DURING PHASE 2 INSPECTION, FOUND 4 LOWER COWL ATTACH SHOCK MOUNTS TORN AT THE BASE. LOCATED AT THE 2, 3, AND 4 O'CLOCK POSITIONS AND THE LOWER L. REPLACED SHOCK MOUNTS.

    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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