# N172PL: 1964 Reims CESSNA F172E

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Reims CESSNA F172E](https://openairdocs.org/model/reims-cessna-f172e) (registry code 7530729, 4 seats)
- Engine: [Rolls-Royce RR O-300-D](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rolls-royce-rr-o-300-d) (registry code 54148)
- Data sheets: [TCDS E4IN](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E4IN) (Continental Aerospace Technologies, Inc.) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 0055
- Year built: 1964
- Type: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: November 25, 2006
- Certificate issued: February 11, 2022
- Expires: February 28, 2029
- Mode S code: A121EB
- Registered owner: [Sch Aviation Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCH%20AVIATION%20INC%20TRUSTEE)
- Location: Sporle Kings Lynn, United Kingdom
- Owner type: Corporation
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=172PL
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N172PL

From the FAA registry file of October 22, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 2 in force

### Matched by airframe (Reims CESSNA F172E)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Rolls-Royce RR O-300-D)

- [AD 94-05-05 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-05-05-R1): Cylinder Rocker · Continental Motors C-125-1, C-125-2, C145-2 and 59 more. Effective Feb 13, 1996
- [AD 72-25-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-25-02): Oil Pump Drive Gear · Continental Motors RR C90-12F, RR C90-12FH, RR C90-12FJ and 14 more. Effective Apr 23, 1973

## Information bulletins (advisory) (3 in force)

- [SAIB NE-18-27](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-18-27): POWERPLANT  Rocker Shaft Boss Inspection. Issued Sep 10, 2018
- [SAIB NE-16-13](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-16-13): Powerplant - Prohibited use of sealant. Issued Mar 8, 2016
- [SAIB NE-13-04](https://openairdocs.org/saib/NE-13-04): Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Connecting Rod Piston Pin Bushing Inspection. Issued Oct 31, 2012

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N172PL.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N172PL.

## Service difficulty reports

None filed for this aircraft. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (6)

Approved for this aircraft's airframe or engine model, in force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.

### Approved for the engine (Rolls-Royce RR O-300-D)

- [STC SE04651CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE04651CH): To allow use of l00R grade aviation fuel meeting Swift Fuel, LLC specification SPEC-l00R-22. Swift Fuels LLC
- [STC SE03309CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE03309CH): Installation of Engine Preheat Kit, p/n TSP6CYL-2927-115 for 115 volt application. Hartzell Propeller Inc
- [STC SE01966WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01966WI): Use of GAMI G100UL High Octane Unleaded Avgas in spark ignition piston aircraft engines. General Aviation Modifications Inc
- [STC SE8776SW](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE8776SW): Installation of coated cylinders and piston rings. Continental Motors, Inc
- [STC SE01943CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE01943CH): Add the following approved fuels: unleaded automotive gasoline 87 minimum antiknock index, per ASTM Specification D-439 or D-4814 of any volatility class, A through E, or 82UL AVGAS per ASTM D-6227. Experimental Aircraft Association Inc
- [STC SE898GL](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SE898GL): Superseded by STC SE01943CH. Add the following approved fuel: unleaded automotive gasoline, 87 minimum antiknock index. EAA Aviation Foundation

## Related

- Other Reims CESSNA F172E aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/reims-cessna-f172e/aircraft.md
- The Rolls-Royce RR O-300-D engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rolls-royce-rr-o-300-d.md

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