C-IYN - 1956 Cessna 172 Aircraft Registration

C172

1956 Cessna 172

Aircraft Description

NC-IYN is a 1956 Cessna 172, a single-engine aircraft registered to Taylor Anne Watson in Pitt Meadows, British Columbia. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is C0179E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. NC-IYN was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 49.2178, -122.6963 on March 14, 2026. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 172 Skyhawk stands as the most successful aircraft in general aviation history and holds the record as the longest-produced aircraft design ever manufactured. First flown in June 1955, it is a high-wing, single-engine monoplane that seats four occupants and features tricycle landing gear for enhanced stability. With a wingspan of 36 feet and a maximum range of 515 nautical miles, the aircraft has been produced continuously since 1956 with only brief interruptions. Manufactured originally by Cessna Aircraft Company, now part of Textron Aviation, total production exceeds 44,000 units. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C172.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving NC-IYN. 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
1956
Manufacturer
Cessna
Model
172
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Unknown
Status
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
Taylor Anne Watson
Address
11959 188A Street
City
Pitt Meadows
State / Zip Code
British ColumbiaV3Y1W9
Country
Canada

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
Mode S Code (Hex)
C0179E

Additional Details

Registration
C-IYN
Serial Number
29157
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
Last Update Date
January 24, 2026
Unique ID

Last Known Position

Date
April 5, 2026 (UTC 22:45:55)
Airport
Latitude
49.217819
Longitude
-122.698131

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC