N100AW - 1956 Cessna 172 Aircraft Registration

C172

1956 CESSNA 172

Aircraft Description

N100AW is a 1956 Cessna 172, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to De La Torre Alfonso Jr in Brownsville, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 17, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on May 1, 2020. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N100AW is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A004C9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N100AW was last updated on August 1, 2024. 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 N100AW. 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
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 17, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 1, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
DE LA TORRE ALFONSO JR
Address
3149 CALLE MARAVILLOSA
City
BROWNSVILLE
State / Zip Code
Texas78526-1240
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-300 SER
Horsepower
145 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50002311
Mode S Code (Hex)
A004C9

Additional Details

Registration
N100AW
Serial Number
28479
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2027
Last Action Date
August 1, 2024
Last Update Date
August 1, 2024
Unique ID
00341805

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

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