N12926 - 1973 Cessna 172M Aircraft Registration

C172

1973 CESSNA 172M

Aircraft Description

N12926 is a 1973 Cessna 172M, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Norton Boe L in Carlsbad, NM. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 12, 1973. The registration certificate was issued on June 26, 2025. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N12926 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A077DE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N12926 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 32.7022, -103.1977 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N12926 was last updated on June 26, 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 N12926. 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
October 12, 1973
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 26, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
NORTON BOE L
Address
PO BOX 1462
City
CARLSBAD
State / Zip Code
New Mexico88221-1462
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)
50073736
Mode S Code (Hex)
A077DE

Additional Details

Registration
N12926
Serial Number
17262378
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2032
Last Action Date
June 26, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00610700

Last Known Position

Date
March 24, 2026 (UTC 16:05:17)
Airport
Latitude
32.702225
Longitude
-103.197711

Data Source

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

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