N12215 - 1973 Cessna 172M Aircraft Registration

C172

1973 CESSNA 172M

Aircraft Description

N12215 is a 1973 Cessna 172M, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to CM3 LLC in North Las Vegas, NV. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 12, 1973. The registration certificate was issued on March 30, 2024. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N12215 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A05DB9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N12215 was last tracked by AviatorDB near North Las Vegas Airport (KVGT) on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N12215 was last updated on March 30, 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 N12215. 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 12, 1973
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 30, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
CM3 LLC
Address
2634 AIRPORT DR STE 101
City
NORTH LAS VEGAS
State / Zip Code
Nevada89032-4317
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)
50056671
Mode S Code (Hex)
A05DB9

Additional Details

Registration
N12215
Serial Number
17261887
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2031
Last Action Date
March 30, 2024
Last Update Date
March 30, 2024
Unique ID
00670390

Last Known Position

Date
April 8, 2026 (UTC 23:59:55)
Airport
Latitude
36.268802
Longitude
-115.316649

Data Source

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

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