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N237SK

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2026 TEXTRON AVIATION INC 172S

Fixed wing single engineChicago, ILRegistered Mar 14, 2026

N237SK is a 2026 Textron Aviation Inc 172S (fixed wing single engine) with serial number 172S13469, registered in Chicago, IL. Its FAA registration is valid and runs until Mar 31, 2033; the renewal window opens on Sep 30, 2032. It is powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A rated at 180 hp. Its airworthiness certificate is in the standard class (normal, utility), issued Jan 13, 2026. It is one of 1,243 172S aircraft in the FAA registry, 39 of them registered in Illinois.

2341days left
Registration expiresMar 31, 2033

Registration

FAA status
Valid registration
Expires
Mar 31, 2033
Registrant type
LLC
Registered owner
ALF IX LLC
Location
Chicago, IL
Local FAA office (FSDO)
Greater Chicago FSDO (CHI FSDO) · (847) 294-8700
Certificate issued
Mar 14, 2026
Last FAA action
Mar 14, 2026
Mode S code (hex)
A2241B
Mode S code (octal)
50422033
Official record
registry.faa.gov

Aircraft

Manufacturer
TEXTRON AVIATION INC
Model
172S
Type certificate (TCDS)
3A12 (Textron Aviation Inc.)
Year manufactured
2026
Serial number
172S13469
Aircraft type
Fixed wing single engine
Engine type
Reciprocating
Engine
LYCOMING IO-360-L2A (180 hp)
Engines / seats
1 / 4
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Airworthiness
Standard since Jan 13, 2026
Approved operations
Normal, Utility

Public airports near Chicago

AirportIDDistanceTowerFuel
Chicago Midway International
Chicago, IL
KMDW5 miTowered100LL, A1+
Chicago O'Hare International
Chicago, IL
KORD15 miTowered100LL, A
Gary/Chicago International
Gary/Chicago, IN
KGYY21 miTowered100LL, A

Straight-line distance from the registration city, from the FAA airport directory (NASR). The registry does not say where an aircraft is based.

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