N197BA - 1997 Cessna 172R Aircraft Registration

C72R

1997 CESSNA 172R

Aircraft Description

N197BA is a 1997 Cessna 172R, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Lewis University in Romeoville, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 20, 1997. The registration certificate was issued on August 17, 2015. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming I0360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N197BA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A18246 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N197BA was last updated on June 3, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 172RG Cutlass RG served as general aviation's affordable solution for complex aircraft training, bridging the gap between basic flight instruction and commercial pilot requirements. First flown before its 1980 introduction, it was a high-wing single-engine monoplane that could seat up to four occupants with retractable landing gear and a constant-speed propeller. With a cruise speed of 140 knots and a range of 710 nautical miles, the aircraft was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C72R.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N197BA. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1997
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172R
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C72R172RG Cutlass RG
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 20, 1997
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 17, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
LEWIS UNIVERSITY
Address
1 UNIVERSITY PKWY
City
ROMEOVILLE
State / Zip Code
Illinois60446-2200
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
I0360 SER
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50301106
Mode S Code (Hex)
A18246

Additional Details

Registration
N197BA
Serial Number
17280314
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 3, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00906731

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC