N168Y - 2021 Textron Aviation INC 172S Aircraft Registration

C172

2021 TEXTRON AVIATION INC 172S

Aircraft Description

N168Y is a 2021 Textron Aviation INC 172S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mewmew Investment II LLC in Palo Alto, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 26, 2021. The registration certificate was issued on June 5, 2021. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine producing 180 horsepower, N168Y is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1118C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N168Y was last tracked by AviatorDB near Palo Alto Airport (KPAO) on June 26, 2026. The FAA registry record for N168Y was last updated on May 19, 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 4,073 Textron Aviation INC 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 N168Y. 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
2021
Manufacturer
TEXTRON AVIATION INC
Model
172S
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 26, 2021
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 5, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
MEWMEW INVESTMENT II LLC
Address
4269 PARK BLVD
City
PALO ALTO
State / Zip Code
California94306-4144
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)
50210614
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1118C

Additional Details

Registration
N168Y
Serial Number
172S12653
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 19, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01333240

Last Known Position

Date
June 27, 2026 (UTC 23:48:07)
Airport
Latitude
37.453917
Longitude
-122.113933

Data Source

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

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