N1915V - Cessna 172M Aircraft Registration

C172

CESSNA 172M

Aircraft Description

N1915V is a Cessna 172M, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Benac Brad James in Swansea, SC. The registration certificate was issued on August 29, 2023. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2030. The aircraft is configured with 4 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A16EFD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N1915V was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.7503, -81.0454 on March 14, 2026. The FAA registry record for N1915V was last updated on August 29, 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 80,556 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 N1915V. 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
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172M
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
108 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 29, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
BENAC BRAD JAMES
Address
260 TOOLE SMITH RD
City
SWANSEA
State / Zip Code
South Carolina29160-8944
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
4-cycle
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
50267375
Mode S Code (Hex)
A16EFD

Additional Details

Registration
N1915V
Serial Number
17263793
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2030
Last Action Date
August 29, 2023
Last Update Date
August 29, 2023
Unique ID
00672870

Last Known Position

Date
March 14, 2026 (UTC 18:53:37)
Airport
Latitude
33.750275
Longitude
-81.045414

Data Source

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

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