N161GT - 1986 Cessna 172P Aircraft Registration

C172

1986 CESSNA 172P

Aircraft Description

N161GT is a 1986 Cessna 172P, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Yellow Jacket Flying Club INC in Atlanta, GA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 24, 1986. The registration certificate was issued on June 19, 2017. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N161GT is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0F60D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N161GT was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.2812, -83.8231 on March 11, 2026. The FAA registry record for N161GT was last updated on January 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 N161GT. 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
1986
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172P
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 24, 1986
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 19, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
YELLOW JACKET FLYING CLUB INC
Address
1954 AIRPORT RD STE 135A
City
ATLANTA
State / Zip Code
Georgia30341-4929
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50173015
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0F60D

Additional Details

Registration
N161GT
Serial Number
17276650
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00711027

Last Known Position

Date
June 21, 2026 (UTC 19:30:42)
Airport
Latitude
33.887702
Longitude
-84.295464

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC