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VH-FCI

Built 1981 · registered AU

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Cessna 172
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
700 nm
Cruise speed
140 kt
Max speed
144 kt
Service ceiling
17,000 ft
Takeoff distance
590 m
Landing distance
440 m
Weights
MTOW
1,200 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
200 L
Dimensions
Length
8.3 m
Wingspan
11.0 m
Height
2.7 m
Capacity
Seats
4
Max passengers
4

Flight activity

(94 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
12
Last 90 days
59
Last seen
13 Nov 2026
Tracked since
29 May 2026
  • Tracked flight13 Nov 2026 · 1h 08m
  • Tracked flight10 Nov 2026 · 6h 52m
  • Tracked flight10 Nov 2026 · 2h 06m
  • Tracked flight9 Nov 2026 · 2h 03m
  • Tracked flight5 Nov 2026 · 2h 08m
  • Tracked flight2 Nov 2026 · 1h 12m
  • Tracked flight30 Oct 2026 · 0h 56m
  • Tracked flight29 Oct 2026 · 1h 08m
  • Tracked flight28 Oct 2026 · 1h 47m
  • Tracked flight24 Oct 2026 · 1h 42m

Showing the 10 most recent distinct flights. The total counts every raw ADS-B tracking leg, including repeat observations and sub-5-minute artifacts.

From ADS-B observations collected since May 2026. Coverage depends on ground-receiver density; gaps do not mean the aircraft did not fly.

How common is this aircraft?
29,936Cessna 172 registered worldwide

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

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Registration history

(1)
  • VH-FCIAUACTIVE
    ROYAL AERO CLUB OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA
    2023 – 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

VH-FCI — frequently asked
What aircraft model is VH-FCI?

VH-FCI is a Cessna 172, built in 1981. Sprinkle's record for VH-FCI covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is VH-FCI currently active?

Registry records list VH-FCI's status as Active, registered in Australia — a Cessna 172.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of VH-FCI?

VH-FCI carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 172RG0940, the serial assigned to this Cessna 172 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for VH-FCI?

VH-FCI's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is 7C19A0 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Cessna 172 broadcasts.