N122SS - 1975 Cessna 172M Aircraft Registration

C172

1975 CESSNA 172M

Aircraft Description

N122SS is a 1975 Cessna 172M, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Grain Belt Aviation LLC in Malcolm, NE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 21, 1975. The registration certificate was issued on March 13, 2018. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N122SS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A05CC1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N122SS was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 42.3976, -96.3822 on June 4, 2025. The FAA registry record for N122SS was last updated on April 28, 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 N122SS. 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
1975
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
February 21, 1975
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 13, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
GRAIN BELT AVIATION LLC
Address
9900 NW 96TH ST
City
MALCOLM
State / Zip Code
Nebraska68402-9553
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)
50056301
Mode S Code (Hex)
A05CC1

Additional Details

Registration
N122SS
Serial Number
17264842
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00060390

Last Known Position

Date
April 16, 2026 (UTC 22:21:58)
Airport
Latitude
40.916519
Longitude
-97.115662

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC