N121CP - 2026 Textron Aviation INC 172S Aircraft Registration

C172

2026 TEXTRON AVIATION INC 172S

Aircraft Description

N121CP is a 2026 Textron Aviation INC 172S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Textron Aviation INC in Wichita, KS. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 7, 2026. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine producing 180 horsepower, N121CP is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A057A9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N121CP was last tracked by AviatorDB near Columbus Municipal Airport (KBAK) on June 25, 2026. The FAA registry record for N121CP was last updated on November 20, 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 4,073 Textron Aviation INC 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 N121CP. 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
2026
Manufacturer
TEXTRON AVIATION INC
Model
172S
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 7, 2026
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid - Aircraft assigned to the manufacturer under the manufacturer's Dealer Certificate
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
TEXTRON AVIATION INC
Address
1 CESSNA BLVD
City
WICHITA
State / Zip Code
Kansas67215-1400
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-360-L2A
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50053651
Mode S Code (Hex)
A057A9

Additional Details

Registration
N121CP
Serial Number
172S13480
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
November 20, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01530997

Last Known Position

Date
June 25, 2026 (UTC 04:00:08)
Airport
Latitude
38.899981
Longitude
-85.743103

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC