N1260U - 1976 Cessna 172M Aircraft Registration

C172

1976 CESSNA 172M

Aircraft Description

N1260U is a 1976 Cessna 172M, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Sigma Aviation LLC in Dover, DE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 19, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on December 8, 2025. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N1260U is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A06C67 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N1260U was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.3471, -84.3345 on March 13, 2026. The FAA registry record for N1260U was last updated on December 8, 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 N1260U. 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
1976
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
March 19, 1976
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 8, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
SIGMA AVIATION LLC
Address
3500 S DUPONT HWY
City
DOVER
State / Zip Code
Delaware19901-6041
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)
50066147
Mode S Code (Hex)
A06C67

Additional Details

Registration
N1260U
Serial Number
17266955
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2032
Last Action Date
December 8, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00900620

Last Known Position

Date
June 5, 2026 (UTC 20:21:06)
Airport
Latitude
34.478868
Longitude
-84.467411

Data Source

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

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