N20232 - 1972 Cessna 172M Aircraft Registration

C172

1972 CESSNA 172M

Aircraft Description

N20232 is a 1972 Cessna 172M, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Lopez Tail Draggers LLC in Lopez Island, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 31, 1972. The registration certificate was issued on July 22, 2011. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N20232 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A19C4D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N20232 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 48.4903, -122.9377 on March 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N20232 was last updated on March 4, 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 N20232. 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 31, 1972
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 22, 2011

Registered Owner

Name
LOPEZ TAIL DRAGGERS LLC
Address
PO BOX 308
City
LOPEZ ISLAND
State / Zip Code
Washington98261-0308
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)
50316115
Mode S Code (Hex)
A19C4D

Additional Details

Registration
N20232
Serial Number
17261116
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00471012

Last Known Position

Date
May 22, 2026 (UTC 03:45:15)
Airport
Latitude
48.485504
Longitude
-122.937434

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-01 01:32:20 UTC