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N243W

Built 1971 · registered US

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Cessna 172
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
580 nm
Cruise speed
114 kt
Max speed
122 kt
Service ceiling
15,000 ft
Takeoff distance
514 m
Landing distance
395 m
Weights
MTOW
1,100 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
200 L
Dimensions
Length
8.3 m
Wingspan
10.9 m
Height
2.6 m
Capacity
Seats
4
Max passengers
4
How common is this aircraft?
29,920Cessna 172 registered worldwide

Common. One of the most common aircraft types we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • N243WUSACTIVE
    MOORE WILLIAM
    2026 – present

Owner names are published by the issuing civil registry (FAA / CCARCS / CASA / ANAC / NZ CAA). Owner addresses present in the source are not republished here. Registered owner? Request removal

N243W — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N243W?

N243W is a Cessna 172, built in 1971. Sprinkle's record for N243W covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N243W currently active?

Registry records list N243W's status as Active, registered in United States — a Cessna 172.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N243W?

N243W carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 17260205, the serial assigned to this Cessna 172 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N243W?

N243W's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is A23D18 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Cessna 172 broadcasts.