# N46494: 1968 Cessna 172K, registration cancelled 2013-10-23

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: October 23, 2013
- Status when cancelled: Registration expired, pending cancellation
- Airframe: [Cessna 172K](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172k) (registry code 2072430)
- Engine: [Lycoming 0-320 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-320-series) (registry code 41508)
- Data sheets: [TCDS 3A12](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A12), [TCDS E-274](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E-274) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 17257305
- Year built: 1968
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal, utility
- Airworthiness date: September 21, 1968
- Certificate issued: October 24, 1983
- Last registry action: October 4, 1986
- Mode S code: A5AC27
- Owners when cancelled: [Foldesi Dennis DBA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FOLDESI%20DENNIS%20DBA), [Sky Ads](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SKY%20ADS)
- Location: [Merritt Island, FL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/FL/Merritt%20Island)
- Owner type: Individual
- Owner's area on the map: 28.3204° N, 80.6592° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 32952, within about 2 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N46494
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=46494
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N46494-2013-10-23

From the FAA registry file of October 31, 2026, cancelled registrations. Owners' street addresses are left out. The Mode S code belongs to the N-number, not the airframe.

ADs and bulletins for the Cessna 172K: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172k.md

## NTSB investigations (4)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB MIA85LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85LA158), Apr 27, 1985: Cessna 172K (N46494), Sharpes, FL, substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD78FLJ16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FLJ16), Jun 29, 1978: Cessna 172 (N46494), Aulander, NC, substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD75DKM10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD75DKM10), Sep 18, 1974: Cessna 172K (N46494), Indian Trail, NC, substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD71DIJ19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD71DIJ19), Apr 16, 1971: Cessna 172 (N46494), Welch, WV, substantial damage

## FAA accident and incident reports (3)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 19850427015679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850427015679A), Apr 27, 1985: Cessna 172K (N46494), Sharpes, FL, Substantial damage. Engine quit and after dropping banner, aircraft nosed over in sandy field. Fuel venting problem.
- [Accident 19780629019049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780629019049A), Jun 29, 1978: Cessna 172K (N46494), Aulander, NC, Substantial damage. Plt seat slid aft on tracks drg tkof run. Plt unable to reach pedaeat track stop mislocated.
- [Accident 19740918031479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740918031479A), Sep 18, 1974: Cessna 172K (N46494), Indian Trail, NC, Substantial damage. Telephone and power lines,ip atmtd go under wires. Hit telephone line blo wires.

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