- Registered owners
- United States Air ForcePeterson Sfb Aero Club Operator
- Location
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Owner type
- Government
- Serial number
- R172-0264
- Year built
- 1967
- Type
- Fixed wing single engine
- Engine
- Reciprocating
- Airworthiness
- Standard, normal, utility
- Airworthiness date
- November 3, 1967
- Certificate issued
- November 24, 2023
- Expires
- November 30, 2030
- Mode S code
- AAAD55
From the FAA registry file of October 27, 2026. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Continental IO-360 model are included below.
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NTSB investigations
No NTSB investigations matched to N7873NMatched 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 R172E aircraft
FAA incident reports · 3
FAA accident and incident reports matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model.
Incident 20240103000239ILanding: Rollout · Colorado Spring, COOn January 3, 2024 a Cessna 172 was rolling-out after landing at Colorado Springs municipal airport and experienced an unanticipated gust of wind that resulted in the aircraft leaving the runway, and minor damage to the aircraft. Winds reported at the time…Incident 20070815018789IRoll-Out (Fixed Wing) · Goodyear, AZ(-23) During landing private pilot [privacy data omitted] made a normal touchdown but shortly after landing lost control and became airborne briefly. He did not add any power and due to the reducing airspeed the subsequent touchdown was wing high with nose…Incident 20010824024979IIn Traffic Pattern-Circling · Albuquerque, NM(-23) On August 24, 2001, at 1615 MST, a Cessna 172, N7873N registered to kirtland aero club lost power after takeoff from runway 8 at Albuquerque International Airport. Pilot reported fuel odor after making right turn at approximiately 800 feet AGL. Engine…
Airworthiness directives that may apply · 39
Matched by this aircraft’s airframe and engine models. Each AD’s applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.
| 1972 | 1 |
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| 1973 | 1 |
| 1974 | 2 |
| 1977 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 4 |
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Information bulletins that may apply · 11
Advisory, not mandatory.
Airframe · Cessna R172E
SAIB SW-18-31Navigation, Attitude, and Direction Data SystemSAIB CE-17-25ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBE Inspections for cracks and corrosion in elevator torque tubesSAIB CE-12-14Three Alternative Methods of Compliance for AD 2011-10-09SAIB CE-10-40R1Aircraft Fuel System; water contamination of fuel tank systems on Cessna single engine airplanesSAIB CE-09-10Availability of Secondary Seat Stops for Pilot and Copilot SeatsEngine · Continental IO-360 series
SAIB NE-16-13Powerplant - Prohibited use of sealantSAIB NE-13-15Engine Controls: Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Throttle and Mixture Control LeversSAIB NE-13-04Continental Motors, Inc. (CMI) Connecting Rod Piston Pin Bushing InspectionSAIB NE-10-09Reciprocating Engine Power Section: Hydraulic Valve LiftersSAIB NE-09-04Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSAIB CE-02-09Service difficulty reports
No reports matched to N7873NGeneral aviation reporting is voluntary. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model. Reports on Cessna R172E aircraft
STCs that may be installed · 252
Approved for this aircraft’s airframe or engine model. The registry doesn’t record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.
Airframe · Cessna R172E
STC SA00709CHInstallation of replacement wing root vent described by Dwg Nos. 8-30-96-1& 8-30-96-2, no rev, both dtd 8/30/96, or later FAA app rev.STC SA02571SEInstallation of Garmin G500/G600 TXi Integrated Avionics System (Primary Flight Display, Multi-Function Display, and Engine Indicating System Display).STC SA01800SEFabrication and installation of new or replacement of existing instrument panel lights dimmer control.