N12724 - 1973 Cessna 172M Aircraft Registration

C172

1973 CESSNA 172M

Aircraft Description

N12724 is a 1973 Cessna 172M, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Mid America Comm INC in Pocahontas, IA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 18, 1973. The registration certificate was issued on July 26, 1976. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N12724 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0706E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N12724 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 42.5526, -94.1912 on April 29, 2025. The FAA registry record for N12724 was last updated on March 24, 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 N12724. 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 18, 1973
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 26, 1976

Registered Owner

Name
MID AMERICA COMM INC
Address
51217 225TH AVE
City
POCAHONTAS
State / Zip Code
Iowa50574-8601
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)
50070156
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0706E

Additional Details

Registration
N12724
Serial Number
17262207
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 24, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00180660

Last Known Position

Date
April 29, 2025 (UTC 21:18:39)
Airport
Latitude
42.552624
Longitude
-94.191237

Data Source

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

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