N20465 - 1972 Cessna 172M Aircraft Registration

C172

1972 CESSNA 172M

Aircraft Description

N20465 is a 1972 Cessna 172M, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to C Flyers INC in Dyersville, IA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 12, 1973. The registration certificate was issued on May 20, 2014. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N20465 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1A427 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N20465 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 42.2493, -91.1830 on March 8, 2026. The FAA registry record for N20465 was last updated on October 8, 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 N20465. 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
January 12, 1973
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 20, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
C FLYERS INC
Address
625 4TH AVE SE
City
DYERSVILLE
State / Zip Code
Iowa52040-2006
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)
50322047
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1A427

Additional Details

Registration
N20465
Serial Number
17261309
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2027
Last Action Date
October 8, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00111092

Last Known Position

Date
June 3, 2026 (UTC 16:31:36)
Airport
Latitude
42.478964
Longitude
-91.210476

Data Source

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

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