N18LW - 1998 Cessna 172R Aircraft Registration

C72R

1998 CESSNA 172R

Aircraft Description

N18LW is a 1998 Cessna 172R, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Dirty Side Down Aviation LLC in Georgetown, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 13, 1998. The registration certificate was issued on July 5, 2013. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming I0360 SER A&C engine producing 200 horsepower, N18LW is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A13F62 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N18LW was last tracked by AviatorDB near Georgetown Executive Airport at Johnny Gantt Field (KGTU) on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N18LW was last updated on August 11, 2025. 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 N18LW. 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
March 13, 1998
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 5, 2013

Registered Owner

Name
DIRTY SIDE DOWN AVIATION LLC
Address
302 TOLEDO TRL
City
GEORGETOWN
State / Zip Code
Texas78628-1775
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)
50237542
Mode S Code (Hex)
A13F62

Additional Details

Registration
N18LW
Serial Number
17280403
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 11, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00677121

Last Known Position

Date
April 6, 2026 (UTC 21:52:07)
Airport
Latitude
30.676295
Longitude
-97.678564

Data Source

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

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