N1958B - 1973 Cessna 172M Aircraft Registration

C172

1973 CESSNA 172M

Aircraft Description

N1958B is a 1973 Cessna 172M, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Meng Mu in Champaign, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 18, 1973. The registration certificate was issued on December 12, 2025. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N1958B is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A17E30 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N1958B was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.4843, -88.2977 on February 14, 2026. The FAA registry record for N1958B was last updated on December 12, 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 N1958B. 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
1973
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
June 18, 1973
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 12, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
MENG MU
Address
2504 COPPERTREE RD
City
CHAMPAIGN
State / Zip Code
Illinois61822-7516
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
4-cycle
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50277060
Mode S Code (Hex)
A17E30

Additional Details

Registration
N1958B
Serial Number
17261839
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2032
Last Action Date
December 12, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00462980

Last Known Position

Date
February 14, 2026 (UTC 02:57:43)
Airport
Latitude
39.484268
Longitude
-88.297716

Data Source

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

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