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N8597U

Built 1965 · 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)
  • N8597UUSACTIVE
    MRD AERO LLC
    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

N8597U — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N8597U?

N8597U is a Cessna 172, built in 1965. Sprinkle's record for N8597U covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N8597U currently active?

Registry records list N8597U's status as Active, registered in United States — a Cessna 172.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N8597U?

N8597U carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 17252497, the serial assigned to this Cessna 172 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N8597U?

N8597U's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is ABCC27 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Cessna 172 broadcasts.