N121WE - 2019 Textron Aviation INC 172S Aircraft Registration

C172

2019 TEXTRON AVIATION INC 172S

Aircraft Description

N121WE is a 2019 Textron Aviation INC 172S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Midwest Aviation INC in Mayfield, KY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 1, 2026. The registration certificate was issued on May 23, 2026. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2033. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine producing 180 horsepower, N121WE is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A05962 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N121WE was last tracked by AviatorDB near Barkley Regional Airport (KPAH) on April 8, 2026. The FAA registry record for N121WE was last updated on May 23, 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 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 N121WE. 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
2019
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
March 1, 2026
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 23, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
MIDWEST AVIATION INC
Address
68 SMITH BEANE RD
City
MAYFIELD
State / Zip Code
Kentucky42066-7926
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)
50054542
Mode S Code (Hex)
A05962

Additional Details

Registration
N121WE
Serial Number
172S12322
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2033
Last Action Date
May 23, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01288582

Last Known Position

Date
April 8, 2026 (UTC 14:54:48)
Airport
Latitude
37.064117
Longitude
-88.77368

Data Source

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

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