N20CU - 1980 Cessna 172RG Aircraft Registration

C72R

1980 CESSNA 172RG

Aircraft Description

N20CU is a 1980 Cessna 172RG, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Costa Flying Service INC in Painted Post, NY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 21, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on February 19, 2019. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N20CU is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A18FEF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N20CU was last updated on July 18, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 172RG Cutlass RG served as general aviation's affordable solution for complex aircraft training, bridging the gap between basic flight instruction and commercial pilot requirements. First flown before its 1980 introduction, it was a high-wing single-engine monoplane that could seat up to four occupants with retractable landing gear and a constant-speed propeller. With a cruise speed of 140 knots and a range of 710 nautical miles, the aircraft was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C72R.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N20CU. 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
1980
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172RG
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C72R172RG Cutlass RG
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 21, 1980
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 19, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
COSTA FLYING SERVICE INC
Address
342 VICTORY HWY
City
PAINTED POST
State / Zip Code
New York14870-9126
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O&VO-360 SER
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50307757
Mode S Code (Hex)
A18FEF

Additional Details

Registration
N20CU
Serial Number
172RG0323
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 28, 2029
Last Action Date
July 18, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00772595

Data Source

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

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