N129SW - 2018 Textron Aviation INC 172S Aircraft Registration

C172

2018 TEXTRON AVIATION INC 172S

Aircraft Description

N129SW is a 2018 Textron Aviation INC 172S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Royal Air LLC in Sarasota, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 4, 2018. The registration certificate was issued on January 10, 2019. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine producing 180 horsepower, N129SW is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A076C6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N129SW was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 26.5913, -80.0912 on June 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N129SW was last updated on February 6, 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 4,073 Textron Aviation INC 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 N129SW. 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
2018
Manufacturer
TEXTRON AVIATION INC
Model
172S
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 4, 2018
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 10, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
ROYAL AIR LLC
Address
8128 SCARLETBUSH DR
City
SARASOTA
State / Zip Code
Florida34240-1729
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-360-L2A
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50073306
Mode S Code (Hex)
A076C6

Additional Details

Registration
N129SW
Serial Number
172S12210
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2029
Last Action Date
February 6, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01279869

Last Known Position

Date
June 27, 2026 (UTC 17:13:59)
Airport
Latitude
26.599157
Longitude
-80.085948

Data Source

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

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