N159FS - 1999 Cessna 172R Aircraft Registration

C72R

1999 CESSNA 172R

Aircraft Description

N159FS is a 1999 Cessna 172R, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Eastern Kentrucky University in Richmond, KY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 14, 2015. The registration certificate was issued on December 3, 2022. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine producing 180 horsepower, N159FS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0EC2C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N159FS was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 37.6918, -84.3536 on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N159FS 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 172RG Cutlass RG served as general aviation's affordable solution for complex aircraft training, bridging the gap between basic flight instruction and commercial pilot requirements. First flown before its 1980 introduction, it was a high-wing single-engine monoplane that could seat up to four occupants with retractable landing gear and a constant-speed propeller. With a cruise speed of 140 knots and a range of 710 nautical miles, the aircraft was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C72R.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N159FS. 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
1999
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172R
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C72R172RG Cutlass RG
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 14, 2015
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 3, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
EASTERN KENTRUCKY UNIVERSITY
Address
COMMONWEALTH 1411
521 LANCASTER AVE
City
RICHMOND
State / Zip Code
Kentucky40475-3100
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)
50166054
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0EC2C

Additional Details

Registration
N159FS
Serial Number
17280816
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
00856002

Last Known Position

Date
May 26, 2026 (UTC 17:44:44)
Airport
Latitude
37.709175
Longitude
-84.340489

Data Source

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

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