N12943 - 1973 Cessna 172M Aircraft Registration

C172

1973 CESSNA 172M

Aircraft Description

N12943 is a 1973 Cessna 172M, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Titsworth R G in Seekonk, MA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 16, 1973. The registration certificate was issued on July 19, 2021. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N12943 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A07821 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N12943 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 41.9208, -71.4914 on July 26, 2025. The FAA registry record for N12943 was last updated on April 4, 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 N12943. 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 16, 1973
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 19, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
TITSWORTH R G
Address
44 PROSPECT ST
City
SEEKONK
State / Zip Code
Massachusetts02771-1509
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)
50074041
Mode S Code (Hex)
A07821

Additional Details

Registration
N12943
Serial Number
17262415
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00020710

Last Known Position

Date
July 26, 2025 (UTC 14:33:51)
Airport
Latitude
41.920799
Longitude
-71.491402

Data Source

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

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