N20299 - 1972 Cessna 172M Aircraft Registration

C172

1972 CESSNA 172M

Aircraft Description

N20299 is a 1972 Cessna 172M, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Smiley Wesley W in Clovis, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 17, 1972. The registration certificate was issued on May 7, 2025. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N20299 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A19D26 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N20299 was last tracked by AviatorDB near Monterey Regional Airport (KMRY) on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N20299 was last updated on May 7, 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 N20299. 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 17, 1972
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 7, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
SMILEY WESLEY W
Address
7538 N FANCHER RD
City
CLOVIS
State / Zip Code
California93619-8217
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)
50316446
Mode S Code (Hex)
A19D26

Additional Details

Registration
N20299
Serial Number
17261172
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2032
Last Action Date
May 7, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00683243

Last Known Position

Date
April 7, 2026 (UTC 03:16:36)
Airport
Latitude
36.73201
Longitude
-119.863243

Data Source

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

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