N15FA - 1978 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1978 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N15FA is a 1978 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Civil Air Patrol in Maxwell Afb, AL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 3, 2019. The registration certificate was issued on September 12, 2019. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming O-360-A4M engine producing 180 horsepower, N15FA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0C854 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N15FA was last tracked by AviatorDB near Glendale Municipal Airport (KGEU) on March 8, 2026. The FAA registry record for N15FA was last updated on September 2, 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 N15FA. 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
1978
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172N
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 3, 2019
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 12, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
CIVIL AIR PATROL
Address
105 S HANSELL ST BLDG 714
City
MAXWELL AFB
State / Zip Code
Alabama36112-5937
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O-360-A4M
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50144124
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0C854

Additional Details

Registration
N15FA
Serial Number
17270117
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 2, 2023
Last Update Date
September 2, 2023
Unique ID
00632247

Last Known Position

Date
March 8, 2026 (UTC 20:43:29)
Airport
Latitude
33.537131
Longitude
-112.289333

Data Source

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

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