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Below is a redacted example report for a 2005 Cessna 172S Skyhawk SP. Owner information has been masked for privacy.
AI Risk Profile
N172XX — 2005 Cessna 172S Skyhawk SP
Risk Score
3.2/10
Executive Summary
This 2005 Cessna 172S Skyhawk SP (S/N 172S-XXXXX) presents a low-risk profile based on our analysis of eight federal and commercial databases. The aircraft has zero accidents and one minor incident (a runway excursion in 2018 with no injuries or substantial damage).
The ownership history shows 3 owners over 21 years, with stable holding periods averaging 6+ years. No rapid turnover flags. The current owner (a Florida-based LLC) has held the aircraft since 2019.
14 airworthiness directives apply to this make/model, with 0 emergency ADs. All recurring ADs appear to be standard for the Cessna 172S fleet. We recommend confirming compliance status during the pre-buy inspection, particularly AD 2011-10-09 (seat rail locking).
Registration & Ownership
Safety & Accident History
Incident Detail
2018-09-22 — Runway excursion during landing rollout at ████████ Municipal. No injuries. Minor prop strike. Probable cause: crosswind.
Airworthiness Directives
AD Spotlight
AD 2011-10-09 (Seat Rail Locking) — Recurring inspection every 360 days. Confirm compliance status during pre-buy.
Maintenance Document Index
337 Summary
Alterations include Garmin G500 TXi panel upgrade (2020), LED lighting STC (2021), and four interior modifications. Two repairs: prop governor overhaul (2019), gear retraction actuator (2022).
Ownership Timeline
2019 – Present
████████ Aviation LLC
████████, FL
6+ years
2012 – 2019
████████ ████████
████████, TX
7 years
2005 – 2012
████████ Flight Training Inc.
████████, CA
7 years (original owner)
Flight Activity
127
Flights (12 mo)
Mar 10
Last Seen
KOSH
Home Base
12d
Max Gap
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