N20427 - 1972 Cessna 172M Aircraft Registration

C172

1972 CESSNA 172M

Aircraft Description

N20427 is a 1972 Cessna 172M, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Sleight Craig R in Prineville, OR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 19, 1972. The registration certificate was issued on June 1, 2004. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N20427 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1A39D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N20427 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 44.2367, -120.8694 on March 1, 2026. The FAA registry record for N20427 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 N20427. 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
December 19, 1972
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 1, 2004

Registered Owner

Name
SLEIGHT CRAIG R
Address
2321 SE LANDINGS WAY
City
PRINEVILLE
State / Zip Code
Oregon97754-8259
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)
50321635
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1A39D

Additional Details

Registration
N20427
Serial Number
17261280
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
00221037

Last Known Position

Date
May 10, 2026 (UTC 18:10:54)
Airport
Latitude
44.26764
Longitude
-120.850614

Data Source

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

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