N253TS is a 2026 Textron Aviation Inc 172S (fixed wing single engine) with serial number 172S13470, registered in Chicago, IL. Its FAA registration is valid and runs until May 31, 2033; the renewal window opens on Nov 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 15, 2026. It is one of 1,243 172S aircraft in the FAA registry, 39 of them registered in Illinois.
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Registration expiresMay 31, 2033
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Registration
- FAA status
- Valid registration
- Expires
- May 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
- May 22, 2026
- Last FAA action
- May 22, 2026
- Mode S code (hex)
- A2645D
- Mode S code (octal)
- 50462135
- Official record
- registry.faa.gov
Aircraft
- Manufacturer
- TEXTRON AVIATION INC
- Model
- 172S
- Type certificate (TCDS)
- 3A12 (Textron Aviation Inc.)
- Year manufactured
- 2026
- Serial number
- 172S13470
- 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 15, 2026
- Approved operations
- Normal, Utility
Public airports near Chicago
| Airport | ID | Distance | Tower | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Midway International Chicago, IL | KMDW | 5 mi | Towered | 100LL, A1+ |
| Chicago O'Hare International Chicago, IL | KORD | 15 mi | Towered | 100LL, A |
| Gary/Chicago International Gary/Chicago, IN | KGYY | 21 mi | Towered | 100LL, A |
Straight-line distance from the registration city, from the FAA airport directory (NASR). The registry does not say where an aircraft is based.