N872H - 1929 Boeing 100 Aircraft Registration

B701

1929 BOEING 100

Aircraft Description

N872H is a 1929 Boeing 100, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Museum of Flight Foundation in Seattle, WA. The registration certificate was issued on January 21, 1987. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2029. Powered by a P&w R-985 SERIES engine producing 450 horsepower, N872H is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABFE73 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N872H was last updated on July 28, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Boeing 707-100, America's first successful commercial jetliner, revolutionized air travel by introducing practical long-haul jet service to airlines worldwide. First flown in 1957, it was a swept-wing four-engine turbojet that could seat up to 156 passengers in a six-abreast configuration. Measuring 127 feet in length with a 130-foot wingspan, the aircraft achieved speeds of 600 miles per hour over ranges exceeding 3,000 miles. The 707 was manufactured by the Boeing Company. AviatorDB tracks 6,953 Boeing aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is B701.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N872H. 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
1929
Manufacturer
BOEING
Model
100
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
B701707-100
Cruise Speed
111 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 21, 1987

Registered Owner

Name
MUSEUM OF FLIGHT FOUNDATION
Address
9404 EAST MARGINAL WAY SOUTH
City
SEATTLE
State / Zip Code
Washington98108
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
P&W
Engine Model
R-985 SERIES
Horsepower
450 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52777163
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABFE73

Additional Details

Registration
N872H
Serial Number
1143
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
1
Expiration Date
April 30, 2029
Last Action Date
July 28, 2023
Last Update Date
July 28, 2023
Unique ID
00162251

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC