N101WS - 1971 Cessna 172L Aircraft Registration

C172

1971 CESSNA 172L

Aircraft Description

N101WS is a 1971 Cessna 172L, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Karnick Mark C in Calabasas, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 11, 1971. The registration certificate was issued on September 18, 2012. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N101WS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A00A70 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N101WS was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.2135, -119.0902 on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N101WS was last updated on June 10, 2023. 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 N101WS. 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
1971
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172L
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 11, 1971
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 18, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
KARNICK MARK C
Address
11034 E RAVENNA AVE
City
MESA
State / Zip Code
Arizona85212-5101
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50005160
Mode S Code (Hex)
A00A70

Additional Details

Registration
N101WS
Serial Number
17260218
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 7, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00110280

Last Known Position

Date
April 18, 2026 (UTC 20:49:34)
Airport
Latitude
33.519012
Longitude
-112.299664

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-01 01:32:20 UTC