N172CW - 1974 Cessna 172M Aircraft Registration

C172

1974 CESSNA 172M

Aircraft Description

N172CW is a 1974 Cessna 172M, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Goddard William W in Apple Valley, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 5, 1974. The registration certificate was issued on May 4, 1981. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N172CW is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A120E2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N172CW was last updated on April 28, 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 N172CW. 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
172M
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
108 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 5, 1974
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 4, 1981

Registered Owner

Name
GODDARD WILLIAM W
Address
16306 KASOTA WAY
City
APPLE VALLEY
State / Zip Code
California92307-1444
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
4-cycle
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50220342
Mode S Code (Hex)
A120E2

Additional Details

Registration
N172CW
Serial Number
17263325
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2027
Last Action Date
April 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00193046

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC