N12187 - 1973 Cessna 172M Aircraft Registration

C172

1973 CESSNA 172M

Aircraft Description

N12187 is a 1973 Cessna 172M, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Lowcountry Flight LLC in Johns Island, SC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 3, 1973. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N12187 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A05AF9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N12187 was last updated on November 12, 2025. 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 N12187. 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
1973
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172M
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
108 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 3, 1973
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
LOWCOUNTRY FLIGHT LLC
Address
1777 LADY COOPER ST
City
JOHNS ISLAND
State / Zip Code
South Carolina29455
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
4-cycle
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50055371
Mode S Code (Hex)
A05AF9

Additional Details

Registration
N12187
Serial Number
17261870
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
November 12, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00580380

Data Source

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

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