N71FC - 1997 Cessna 172R Aircraft Registration

C72R

1997 CESSNA 172R

Aircraft Description

N71FC is a 1997 Cessna 172R, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Naples Flying Club INC in Naples, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 18, 1997. The registration certificate was issued on March 28, 2005. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming I0360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N71FC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A97A34 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N71FC was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 26.2654, -81.8438 on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N71FC was last updated on September 15, 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 N71FC. 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
November 18, 1997
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 28, 2005

Registered Owner

Name
NAPLES FLYING CLUB INC
Address
C/O MICHAEL BARNHOUSE
15275 COLLIER BLVD STE 201-195
City
NAPLES
State / Zip Code
Florida34119
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)
52275064
Mode S Code (Hex)
A97A34

Additional Details

Registration
N71FC
Serial Number
17280237
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
November 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 15, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00276911

Last Known Position

Date
April 3, 2026 (UTC 23:14:11)
Airport
Latitude
26.124573
Longitude
-81.799639

Data Source

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

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