# N6303V: 1980 Cessna 172RG, registration cancelled 2003-07-22

- Type: Cancelled registration (FAA registry, deregistered aircraft)
- Cancelled: July 22, 2003
- Exported to: Canada
- Status when cancelled: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Cessna 172RG](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172rg) (registry code 2072438)
- Engine: [Lycoming O&VO-360 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-o-vo-360-series) (registry code 41514)
- Data sheets: [TCDS 3A17](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/3A17) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 172RG0615
- Year built: 1980
- Type of aircraft: Fixed wing single engine
- Engine type: Reciprocating
- Airworthiness: Standard, normal
- Airworthiness date: July 25, 1980
- Certificate issued: July 27, 2001
- Last registry action: July 27, 2001
- Mode S code: A84091
- Owner when cancelled: [Air Charter Express Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AIR%20CHARTER%20EXPRESS%20INC)
- Location: [San Diego, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/San%20Diego)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 32.8568° N, 117.2102° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 92122, within about a mile (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft was based
- The mark today: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6303V
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=6303V
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N6303V-2003-07-22

From the FAA registry file of October 29, 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 172RG: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172rg.md

## Service difficulty reports (3)

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

- [SDR 2002FA0001320](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0001320), Oct 16, 2002: HOSE. LOOSE. THE OIL RETURN HOSE FROM THE OIL COOLER WORKED ITSELF LOOSE AT THE OIL COOLER FITTING.
- [SDR 97ZZZX3022](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3022), Jun 24, 1997: FLOAT. DEFECTIVE. PILOTS REPORT EXCESS MAGNETO DROPS OF GREATER THAN 300 RPM'S AND SEVERE ENGINE ROUGHNESS. THE FLOAT IN THE CARBURETOR WAS REMOVED AND FOUND THAT THE REAR-MOST C
- [SDR 95ZZZX6400](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX6400), Oct 25, 1995: PIVOT. FAILED. UNABLE TO FULLY EXTEND OR RETRACT RIGHT LANDING GEAR. GEAR UP LANDING WITH NOMINAL DAMAGE. INSPECTION FOUND SPLINE BROKEN OFF OF PIVOT ASSEMBLY. SUBMITTER STATE

## NTSB investigations (1)

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 LAX02LA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA292), Sep 21, 2002: Cessna 172RG (N6303V), Del Mar, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The loss of engine power due to failure of the number three connecting rod cap. Also causal was the failure of the pilot of a previous flight to report an engine overspeed event precluding the…

## 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 20020921025049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020921025049A), Sep 21, 2002: Cessna 172RG (N6303V), Carlsbad, CA, Substantial damage. (.19) On September 21, 2002, about 1445 pacific daylight time, a Cessna 172RG, N6303V, made an off airport forced landing following a loss of engine power near…
- [Incident 19951017038229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951017038229I), Oct 17, 1995: Cessna 172RG (N6303V), Scottsdale, AZ, Minor damage. Narrative: on Tuesday, October 17, 1995, at approximately 1120 MST, Cessna 172RG, N6303V, intentionally landed with the landing gear in the "up" position at…
- [Incident 19941125043119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941125043119I), Nov 25, 1994: Cessna 172RG (N6303V), Scottsdale, AZ, Minor damage. Unable extend gear. Had to land gear up. Cause unknown.

## Other aircraft with N6303V

- [Registered now](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6303V): Cessna T182T, S/N T18208878
- [Cancelled 1971-04-05](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N6303V-1971-04-05): Helio H-250, S/N 2525. Exported to Canada. Owner: [K & B Properties Inc](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/K%20%26%20B%20PROPERTIES%20INC), [Minneapolis, MN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MN/Minneapolis)

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