N20604 - 1973 Cessna 172M Aircraft Registration

C172

1973 CESSNA 172M

Aircraft Description

N20604 is a 1973 Cessna 172M, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Leffler Paul E in Churubusco, IN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 16, 1973. The registration certificate was issued on August 15, 2022. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N20604 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1AAC2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N20604 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 41.1494, -85.1433 on March 10, 2026. The FAA registry record for N20604 was last updated on August 25, 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 N20604. 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
1973
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
February 16, 1973
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 15, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
LEFFLER PAUL E
Address
13318 MADDEN RD
City
CHURUBUSCO
State / Zip Code
Indiana46723-9031
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)
50325302
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1AAC2

Additional Details

Registration
N20604
Serial Number
17261434
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 25, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00701162

Last Known Position

Date
June 3, 2026 (UTC 18:05:03)
Airport
Latitude
41.152271
Longitude
-85.166453

Data Source

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

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