N20272 - 1972 Cessna 172M Aircraft Registration

C172

1972 CESSNA 172M

Aircraft Description

N20272 is a 1972 Cessna 172M, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to First Class Flying Club LLC in Centennial, CO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 20, 1972. The registration certificate was issued on February 5, 2026. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2033. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N20272 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A19CD9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N20272 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.7936, -104.5367 on March 17, 2026. The FAA registry record for N20272 was last updated on February 5, 2026. 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 N20272. 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
November 20, 1972
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 5, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
FIRST CLASS FLYING CLUB LLC
Address
5596 E HINSDALE CIR
City
CENTENNIAL
State / Zip Code
Colorado80122-2538
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)
50316331
Mode S Code (Hex)
A19CD9

Additional Details

Registration
N20272
Serial Number
17261148
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 28, 2033
Last Action Date
February 5, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00011052

Last Known Position

Date
May 13, 2026 (UTC 16:10:42)
Airport
Latitude
39.793579
Longitude
-104.536823

Data Source

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

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