N12669 - 1973 Cessna 172M Aircraft Registration

C172

1973 CESSNA 172M

Aircraft Description

N12669 is a 1973 Cessna 172M, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Hedgehoppers Flying Club INC in Springfield, MO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 10, 1973. The registration certificate was issued on March 2, 1976. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N12669 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A06D48 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N12669 was last tracked by AviatorDB near Springfield Branson National Airport (KSGF) on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N12669 was last updated on September 9, 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 N12669. 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
September 10, 1973
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 2, 1976

Registered Owner

Name
HEDGEHOPPERS FLYING CLUB INC
Address
PO BOX 831
City
SPRINGFIELD
State / Zip Code
Missouri65801-0831
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)
50066510
Mode S Code (Hex)
A06D48

Additional Details

Registration
N12669
Serial Number
17262162
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 9, 2023
Last Update Date
September 9, 2023
Unique ID
00330640

Last Known Position

Date
April 7, 2026 (UTC 21:12:33)
Airport
Latitude
37.260406
Longitude
-93.405645

Data Source

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

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