N20123 - 1972 Cessna 172M Aircraft Registration

C172

1972 CESSNA 172M

Aircraft Description

N20123 is a 1972 Cessna 172M, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Irungu Gitau in Charlotte, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 2, 1972. The registration certificate was issued on January 5, 2017. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N20123 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A19874 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N20123 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.0307, -80.6050 on March 14, 2026. The FAA registry record for N20123 was last updated on September 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 N20123. 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
1972
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
October 2, 1972
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 5, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
IRUNGU GITAU
Address
10537 MORABLIN DR
City
CHARLOTTE
State / Zip Code
North Carolina28277-3306
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)
50314164
Mode S Code (Hex)
A19874

Additional Details

Registration
N20123
Serial Number
17261027
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
September 29, 2023
Last Update Date
September 29, 2023
Unique ID
00361152

Last Known Position

Date
April 4, 2026 (UTC 00:19:16)
Airport
Latitude
35.008072
Longitude
-80.634211

Data Source

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

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