N18NS - 1978 Cessna R172K Aircraft Registration

C172

1978 CESSNA R172K

Aircraft Description

N18NS is a 1978 Cessna R172K, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Gilberto Alfonso in Washington, NC. The registration certificate was issued on November 7, 2018. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor IO-360 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N18NS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A13F90 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N18NS was last updated on June 5, 2025. 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 N18NS. 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
1978
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
R172K
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
76 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 7, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
GILBERTO ALFONSO
Address
606 NORTHWOOD RD
City
WASHINGTON
State / Zip Code
North Carolina27889-3253
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO-360 SER
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50237620
Mode S Code (Hex)
A13F90

Additional Details

Registration
N18NS
Serial Number
R1723066
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
November 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 5, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00002977

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC