N172DA - 1981 Cessna 172P Aircraft Registration

C172

1981 CESSNA 172P

Aircraft Description

N172DA is a 1981 Cessna 172P, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Duncan Aviation in Lincoln, NE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 17, 1981. The registration certificate was issued on December 23, 2015. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N172DA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A120E7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N172DA was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.8210, -96.7492 on March 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N172DA was last updated on October 11, 2024. 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 N172DA. 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
1981
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172P
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 17, 1981
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 23, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
DUNCAN AVIATION
Address
PO BOX 81887
City
LINCOLN
State / Zip Code
Nebraska68501-1887
Country
United States

Operator / Airline

Operator
Duncan Aviation
ICAO Code
PHD

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50220347
Mode S Code (Hex)
A120E7

NTSB Accident History (1)

Additional Details

Registration
N172DA
Serial Number
17275313
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2028
Last Action Date
October 11, 2024
Last Update Date
October 11, 2024
Unique ID
00201716

Last Known Position

Date
May 12, 2026 (UTC 14:25:20)
Airport
Latitude
40.89267
Longitude
-96.750366

Data Source

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

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