N172SJ - 1997 Cessna (textron Aviation) 172R Aircraft Registration

C172

1997 Cessna (Textron Aviation) 172R

Aircraft Description

N172SJ is a 1997 Cessna 172R, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Commonwealth of Massachusetts in Bridgewater, MA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 16, 1997. The registration certificate was issued on September 10, 2018. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming I0360 SER A&C engine producing 200 horsepower, N172SJ is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A12234 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N172SJ was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 41.4684, -70.7673 on June 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N172SJ was last updated on June 10, 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 80,402 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 N172SJ. 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
1997
Manufacturer
Cessna (Textron Aviation)
Model
172R
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 16, 1997
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 10, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Address
131 SUMMER ST
City
BRIDGEWATER
State / Zip Code
Massachusetts02325-0001
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
I0360 SER A&C
Horsepower
200 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50221064
Mode S Code (Hex)
A12234

Additional Details

Registration
N172SJ
Serial Number
17280291
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00596551

Last Known Position

Date
July 29, 2026 (UTC 00:09:40)
Airport
Latitude
41.698059
Longitude
-70.936286

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-08-01 01:32:20 UTC