N15CS - 1974 Cessna R172E Aircraft Registration

C172

1974 CESSNA R172E

Aircraft Description

N15CS is a 1974 Cessna R172E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bartlett Branden S in Chugiak, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 4, 1974. The registration certificate was issued on July 31, 2020. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor IO-360 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N15CS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0C819 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N15CS was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 27.9767, -82.7587 on April 13, 2025. The FAA registry record for N15CS was last updated on March 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 N15CS. 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
1974
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
R172E
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
108 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 4, 1974
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 31, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
BARTLETT BRANDEN S
Address
PO BOX 670253
City
CHUGIAK
State / Zip Code
Alaska99567-0253
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO-360 SER
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50144031
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0C819

Additional Details

Registration
N15CS
Serial Number
R172-GC-3
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00450810

Last Known Position

Date
April 13, 2025 (UTC 12:59:11)
Airport
Latitude
27.9767
Longitude
-82.758698

Data Source

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

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