Registration Details
| Registration Mark | VH-MEC |
| Aircraft Type | Cessna 172SP Skyhawk |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| Model | 172SP Skyhawk |
| Serial Number | 172S11780 |
| Year Built | 2012 |
| Engine Type | Lycoming IO-360-L2A |
| Base Location | Moorabbin, VIC |
| Owner | Melbourne Aero Club |
| Operator | Melbourne Aero Club |
| Category | Training |
| Last Updated | 5 March 2025 |
Safety Reports (1)
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 21 Oct 2024 | Runway incursion — Boeing 737 and Cessna 172, Moorabbin |
Applicable Airworthiness Directives (12)
| ID | Subject |
|---|---|
| AD/C172/128 | Fuel Selector Valve — Inspection and Replacement |
| AD/C172/127 | Carburetor Heat Box — Structural Inspection |
| AD/C208/47 | Engine Compressor — FOD Inspection after Dust Storm Operations |
| AD/C208/46 | Filler Cap Retention Mechanism — Replacement |
| AD/C152/41 | Fuel Strainer Bowl — Sealant Replacement |
| AD/C172/126 | Brake Cylinder Master Cylinder — Seal Replacement |
| AD/C182/089 | Wing Spar Cap — Corrosion Inspection |
| AD/C206/037 | Elevator Horn Bracket — Fatigue Crack Inspection |
| AD/C172/129 | Nose Wheel Fork — Crack Inspection after Hard Landing |
| AD/C208/048 | PT6A Engine Compressor Wash — Interval Reduction |
| AD/C152/042 | Wing Strut Attachment Bolt — Fatigue Inspection |
| AD/C172/130 | Elevator Control Rod End — Replacement |
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Registration data sourced from the CASA aircraft register. Safety reports sourced from ATSB. Always verify current status directly with CASA before operational decisions.