N8294X

Valid registration

1961 CESSNA 172C

Fixed wing single engineChicago, ILRegistered Jun 7, 2026

N8294X is a 1961 Cessna 172C (fixed wing single engine) with serial number 17248794, registered in Chicago, IL. Its FAA registration is valid and runs until Jun 30, 2033; the renewal window opens on Dec 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, 9 of them registered in Illinois. About 47% of them were built after it.

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Registration expiresJun 30, 2033

Registration

FAA status
Valid registration
Expires
Jun 30, 2033
Registrant type
Individual
Registered owner
Individual owner, name not shown
Location
Chicago, IL
Local FAA office (FSDO)
Greater Chicago FSDO (CHI FSDO) · (847) 294-8700
Certificate issued
Jun 7, 2026
Last FAA action
Jun 7, 2026
Mode S code (hex)
AB5544
Mode S code (octal)
52652504
Official record
registry.faa.gov

Aircraft

Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172C
Type certificate (TCDS)
3A12 (Textron Aviation Inc.)
Year manufactured
1961
Serial number
17248794
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 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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