N144ME - 2000 Cessna 172S Aircraft Registration

172S

2000 CESSNA 172S

Aircraft Description

N144ME is a 2000 Cessna 172S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bell Enterprises INC in Falls Church, VA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 13, 2000. The registration certificate was issued on October 6, 2004. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming I0360 SER A&C engine producing 200 horsepower, N144ME is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0B2A4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N144ME was last tracked by AviatorDB near Leesburg Executive Airport (KJYO) on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N144ME was last updated on January 27, 2026. 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 N144ME. 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
2000
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172S
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
172S172s
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 13, 2000
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 6, 2004

Registered Owner

Name
BELL ENTERPRISES INC
Address
7547 CHRISLAND CV
City
FALLS CHURCH
State / Zip Code
Virginia22042-7563
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
I0360 SER A&C
Horsepower
200 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50131244
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0B2A4

Additional Details

Registration
N144ME
Serial Number
172S8428
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2028
Last Action Date
January 27, 2026
Last Update Date
February 19, 2024
Unique ID
00515620

Last Known Position

Date
April 6, 2026 (UTC 20:03:30)
Airport
Latitude
39.078369
Longitude
-77.556

Data Source

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

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