N21126 - 1974 Cessna 172M Aircraft Registration

C172

1974 CESSNA 172M

Aircraft Description

N21126 is a 1974 Cessna 172M, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Aviation Academy LLC in Wichita, KS. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 9, 1974. The registration certificate was issued on October 15, 2018. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N21126 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1BFF6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N21126 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 37.6632, -97.4170 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N21126 was last updated on June 16, 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 N21126. 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
1974
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
September 9, 1974
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 15, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
AVIATION ACADEMY LLC
Address
2909 N PARKDALE CT
City
WICHITA
State / Zip Code
Kansas67205-6041
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)
50337766
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1BFF6

Additional Details

Registration
N21126
Serial Number
17263895
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 16, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00681362

Last Known Position

Date
May 26, 2026 (UTC 20:32:29)
Airport
Latitude
37.664886
Longitude
-97.4454

Data Source

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

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