N13255 - 1973 Cessna 172M Aircraft Registration

C172

1973 CESSNA 172M

Aircraft Description

N13255 is a 1973 Cessna 172M, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Mission Aviation Training Academy in Arlington, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 19, 1973. The registration certificate was issued on May 24, 2022. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N13255 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A085C4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N13255 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 48.1529, -122.1562 on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N13255 was last updated on August 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 N13255. 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
November 19, 1973
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 24, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
MISSION AVIATION TRAINING ACADEMY
Address
PO BOX 3655
City
ARLINGTON
State / Zip Code
Washington98223-3655
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)
50102704
Mode S Code (Hex)
A085C4

Additional Details

Registration
N13255
Serial Number
17262615
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00511360

Last Known Position

Date
March 23, 2026 (UTC 18:45:51)
Airport
Latitude
48.152939
Longitude
-122.156158

Data Source

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

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