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N15255

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2007 Cessna 172S · Lycoming IO-360-L2A

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Registered owner
Elizabeth City State University
Location
Elizabeth City, NC
Owner type
Government
Serial number
172S10455
Year built
2007
Type
Fixed wing single engine
Engine
Reciprocating
Airworthiness
Standard, normal, utility
Airworthiness date
April 9, 2007
Certificate issued
May 21, 2024
Expires
May 31, 2031
Mode S code
A0D4C2
Cessna 172SAirframe model · 4 seats · 1 engine · 1,915 registeredTCDS 3A12Airframe · Cessna 172STCDS 1E10Engine · Lycoming IO-360-L2A

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026.

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Airworthiness directives that may apply · 56

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1967In forceSuperseded2026
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Information bulletins that may apply · 23

Advisory, not mandatory.

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NTSB investigations

No NTSB investigations matched to N15255Matched by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Investigations from before this aircraft carried the mark are under Earlier aircraft. Investigations on Cessna 172S aircraft
Investigations on N15255 not matched to an aircraft · 2

They name N15255, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the investigation describes another aircraft.

NTSB CHI84LA046Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Northfield, MNThe plt stated that while enroute at an alt of 3000 ft MSL the eng failed. He also stated that all attempts to restart the eng failed so he proceeded to make an emergency landing. Investigation revealed a manufacturing defect in the left magneto; the body…Nov 18, 1983 · DestroyedNTSB CHI74DEP37Accident · No injuriesClosedPiper PA-28 · Lacrosse, WIMar 23, 1974 · Substantial damage

FAA incident reports

No FAA accident or incident reports matched to N15255Matched by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model. Reports from before this aircraft carried the mark are under Earlier aircraft. Reports on Cessna 172S aircraft
Reports on N15255 not matched to an aircraft · 2

They name N15255, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

Accident 19831117059939APiper PA28180 · Northfield, MNCrash occurred during emergency landing after engine quit because of magneto failure.Nov 17, 1983 · DestroyedAccident 19740323011219APiper PA28180 · Lacrosse, WIClbd to 6800FT in clds. Drg lvl off acft entrd hi speed dive. Came out at 1700FT.bent l wing spar.Mar 23, 1974 · Substantial damage

Service difficulty reports · 3

Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

SDR 2023FA0000133Efis · intermittentWHILE MANEUVERING, THE ENGINE INDICATORS ON THE G1000 HAD RED X'S ON THE FOLLOWING INSTRUMENTS, TACHOMETER, FUEL FLOW, OIL PRESSURE, OIL TEMP, EGT, VAC, FUEL QUANTITY AND ELECTRICAL. THIS LASTED FOR ABOUT 10-15 MINUTES. GAVE ME ENOUGH TIME TO FLY BACK TO KBKX Feb 26, 2023 · N15255 · Cessna 172S · Central ComputersSDR 2023FA0000135Efis · intermittentDURING FLIGHT, ENGINE INDICATORS ON THE MFD HAD DROPPED TO ZERO AND RED X'D. CYCLED CIRCUIT BREAKERS, AND RESTARTED OUR AVIONICS BUSSES, BUT ISSUE PERSISTED. CAME BACK TO KBKX FOR A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING AND UPON TOUCHDOWN THE GUAGES CAME BACK. RAN THROUGH SOMFeb 10, 2023 · N15255 · Cessna 172S · Central ComputersSDR 2023FA0000134Efis · intermittentON THE GROUND STARTED THE AIRCRAFT AND ALL THE ENGINE INDICATING INSTRUMENTS SHOWED RED X'S ON THE G1000. SHUT DOWN AIRCRAFT AND REPORTED PROBLEM TO MAINTINCE STAFF AND DOWNED THE AIRCRAFT FOR FURTHER FLIGHT OPERATIONS. MAINTINCE LOOKED AT THE ISSUE AND RECLEAFeb 10, 2023 · N15255 · Cessna 172S · Central Computers
Reports on N15255 not matched to an aircraft · 11

They name N15255, but no registry record covers the date, the aircraft registered then was built later, or the report describes another aircraft.

SDR CALA9701052Skin · crackedINSPECTION FOUND A 2 INCH CRACK IN L-1 DOOR LOWER HINGE SKIN. THE CRACKED AREA WAS CUT OUT. DOUBLER AND FILLER WERE FABRICATED AND INSTALLED IAW SRM 53-30-3 AND 51-30-2.Jun 20, 1997 · N15255 · Boeing 737291 · Fuselage Main, Plate/SkinSDR CALA9701051Hinge · crackedINSPECTION FOUND A .5 INCH CRACK IN R-1 DOOR UPPER GATE HINGE. THE UPPER GATE HINGE WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED IAW SRM 51-30-2.Jun 20, 1997 · N15255 · Boeing 737291 · Passenger/Crew DoorsSDR CALA9701053Skin · crackedINSPECTION FOUND A .5 INCH CRACK IN R-1 DOOR LOWER HINGE SKIN. A REPAIR WAS FABRICATED AND INSTALLED IAW SRM 53-30-3 AND 51-30-2.Jun 19, 1997 · N15255 · Boeing 737291 · Fuselage Main, Plate/Skin

STCs that may be installed · 351

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Earlier aircraft with this N-number · 3

These aircraft carried N15255 before the one registered now. The FAA can assign a mark to another aircraft once a registration is cancelled.

2004Firefly Balloons FIREFLY 8B-15 · S/N F8B-2032Cancelled Apr 1, 2004 · Exported to Australia · Built 2003 · Firefly Balloons Inc, Statesville, NC1935Aeronca C-3 · S/N A-322Cancelled Oct 8, 1935 · Edwards George W, Flushing, NYUndatedPiper PA-28-180 · S/N 287305044Cancellation date not recorded