N172JP - 1998 Cessna 172R Aircraft Registration

C72R

1998 CESSNA 172R

Aircraft Description

N172JP is a 1998 Cessna 172R, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wnc Aviation LLC in Arden, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 18, 1998. The registration certificate was issued on December 8, 2015. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming I0360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N172JP is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A12171 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N172JP was last tracked by AviatorDB near Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL) on March 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N172JP was last updated on July 1, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 172RG Cutlass RG served as general aviation's affordable solution for complex aircraft training, bridging the gap between basic flight instruction and commercial pilot requirements. First flown before its 1980 introduction, it was a high-wing single-engine monoplane that could seat up to four occupants with retractable landing gear and a constant-speed propeller. With a cruise speed of 140 knots and a range of 710 nautical miles, the aircraft was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C72R.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N172JP. 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
1998
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172R
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C72R172RG Cutlass RG
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 18, 1998
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 8, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
WNC AVIATION LLC
Address
229 AIRPORT RD STE 7 # 127
City
ARDEN
State / Zip Code
North Carolina28704-6403
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
I0360 SER
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50220561
Mode S Code (Hex)
A12171

Additional Details

Registration
N172JP
Serial Number
17280560
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2028
Last Action Date
July 1, 2023
Last Update Date
July 1, 2023
Unique ID
00733616

Last Known Position

Date
April 8, 2026 (UTC 21:23:27)
Airport
Latitude
35.43895
Longitude
-82.540327

Data Source

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

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