C-FCAU - 1999 Cessna 172R Aircraft Registration

C72R

1999 Cessna 172R

Aircraft Description

C-FCAU is a 1999 Cessna 172R, a single-engine aircraft registered to Aquila Aviation Ltd. in Abbotsford, British Columbia. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is C0055D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. C-FCAU was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 49.0438, -122.3604 on April 9, 2026. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 172RG Cutlass RG served as general aviation's affordable solution for complex aircraft training, bridging the gap between basic flight instruction and commercial pilot requirements. First flown before its 1980 introduction, it was a high-wing single-engine monoplane that could seat up to four occupants with retractable landing gear and a constant-speed propeller. With a cruise speed of 140 knots and a range of 710 nautical miles, the aircraft was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company. AviatorDB tracks 80,538 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C72R.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving C-FCAU. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1999
Manufacturer
Cessna
Model
172R
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C72R172RG Cutlass RG
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Unknown
Status
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
Aquila Aviation Ltd.
Address
1 - 1232 Tower Street
City
Abbotsford
State / Zip Code
British ColumbiaV2T6H5
Country
Canada

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
Mode S Code (Hex)
C0055D

Additional Details

Registration
C-FCAU
Serial Number
17280802
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
Last Update Date
January 24, 2026
Unique ID

Last Known Position

Date
May 16, 2026 (UTC 22:26:08)
Airport
Latitude
49.043993
Longitude
-122.360374

Data Source

Data provided by Transport Canada. Contact the agency directly for more information.

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC