N172DG - 1972 Cessna 172L Aircraft Registration

C172

1972 CESSNA 172L

Aircraft Description

N172DG is a 1972 Cessna 172L, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Grass Daniel L Trustee in Penn Valley, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 28, 1972. The registration certificate was issued on April 6, 2023. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N172DG is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A120ED (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N172DG was last updated on December 17, 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 N172DG. 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
1972
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172L
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 28, 1972
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 6, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
GRASS DANIEL L TRUSTEE
Address
10746 BUCCANEER WAY
City
PENN VALLEY
State / Zip Code
California95946-9303
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)
50220355
Mode S Code (Hex)
A120ED

Additional Details

Registration
N172DG
Serial Number
17260743
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
December 17, 2024
Last Update Date
December 17, 2024
Unique ID
00813050

Data Source

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

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