N1446Y - 1962 Cessna 172C Aircraft Registration

C172

1962 CESSNA 172C

Aircraft Description

N1446Y is a 1962 Cessna 172C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wise Ron in Napoleon, OH. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 7, 1962. The registration certificate was issued on August 16, 2012. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N1446Y is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0B4CD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N1446Y was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 41.1982, -84.3493 on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N1446Y was last updated on June 3, 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 N1446Y. 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
1962
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172C
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 7, 1962
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 16, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
WISE RON
Address
5549 STATE ROUTE 110
City
NAPOLEON
State / Zip Code
Ohio43545-9332
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-300 SER
Horsepower
145 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50132315
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0B4CD

Additional Details

Registration
N1446Y
Serial Number
17249146
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 3, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00471730

Last Known Position

Date
March 21, 2026 (UTC 22:57:58)
Airport
Latitude
41.198218
Longitude
-84.349344

Data Source

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

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