N1946V - 1976 Cessna R172K Aircraft Registration

C172

1976 CESSNA R172K

Aircraft Description

N1946V is a 1976 Cessna R172K, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Leading Edge Aviation INC in Doylestown, PA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 13, 1977. The registration certificate was issued on April 22, 2024. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor IO-360 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N1946V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A17A45 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N1946V was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.3395, -75.1160 on March 19, 2026. The FAA registry record for N1946V was last updated on April 22, 2024. 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 N1946V. 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
1976
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
January 13, 1977
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 22, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
LEADING EDGE AVIATION INC
Address
3879 OLD EASTON RD
City
DOYLESTOWN
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania18902-8401
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)
50275105
Mode S Code (Hex)
A17A45

Additional Details

Registration
N1946V
Serial Number
R1722221
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2031
Last Action Date
April 22, 2024
Last Update Date
April 22, 2024
Unique ID
00622950

Last Known Position

Date
May 12, 2026 (UTC 18:15:15)
Airport
Latitude
40.3330001831
Longitude
-75.1222991943

Data Source

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

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