N8242X

Valid registration

CESSNA 172C

Fixed wing single engineFairfax, VARegistered Dec 10, 2025

N8242X is a Cessna 172C (fixed wing single engine) with serial number 17248742, registered in Fairfax, VA. Its FAA registration is valid and runs until Dec 31, 2032; the renewal window opens on Jun 30, 2032. It is powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER rated at 145 hp. Its airworthiness certificate is in the standard class, issued Oct 24, 1961. It is one of 363 172C aircraft in the FAA registry, 5 of them registered in Virginia.

2250days left
Registration expiresDec 31, 2032

Registration

FAA status
Valid registration
Expires
Dec 31, 2032
Registrant type
Individual
Registered owner
Individual owner, name not shown
Location
Fairfax, VA
Local FAA office (FSDO)
Washington FSDO (DCA FSDO) · (703) 230-7664
Certificate issued
Dec 10, 2025
Last FAA action
Dec 10, 2025
Mode S code (hex)
AB426B
Mode S code (octal)
52641153
Official record
registry.faa.gov

Aircraft

Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172C
Type certificate (TCDS)
3A12 (Textron Aviation Inc.)
Serial number
17248742
Aircraft type
Fixed wing single engine
Engine type
Reciprocating
Engine
CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 hp)
Engines / seats
1 / 4
Weight class
Up to 12,499 lb
Airworthiness
Standard since Oct 24, 1961

Public airports near Fairfax

AirportIDDistanceTowerFuel
Washington Dulles International
Washington, DC
KIAD11 miTowered100LL, A
Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
Washington, DC
KDCA14 miToweredA
Washington Manassas/Harry P Davis Field
Washington, DC
KHEF15 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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