N1453U - 1976 Cessna 172M Aircraft Registration

C172

1976 CESSNA 172M

Aircraft Description

N1453U is a 1976 Cessna 172M, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Tri-county Flyers LLC in Morgantown, PA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 3, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on December 5, 2013. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N1453U is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0B817 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N1453U was last tracked by AviatorDB near Smoketown Airport (S37) on March 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N1453U was last updated on September 22, 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 N1453U. 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
1976
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
May 3, 1976
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 5, 2013

Registered Owner

Name
TRI-COUNTY FLYERS LLC
Address
PO BOX 402
City
MORGANTOWN
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania19543-0402
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)
50134027
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0B817

Additional Details

Registration
N1453U
Serial Number
17267120
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 22, 2023
Last Update Date
September 22, 2023
Unique ID
00361740

Last Known Position

Date
April 3, 2026 (UTC 19:48:34)
Airport
Latitude
40.041916
Longitude
-76.19397

Data Source

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

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