N211FT - 2021 Textron Aviation INC 172S Aircraft Registration

C172

2021 TEXTRON AVIATION INC 172S

Aircraft Description

N211FT is a 2021 Textron Aviation INC 172S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to University of The South in Sewanee, TN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 23, 2021. The registration certificate was issued on May 20, 2022. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine producing 180 horsepower, N211FT is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1BDC8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N211FT was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.1920, -85.9313 on June 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N211FT was last updated on August 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 4,073 Textron Aviation INC 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 N211FT. 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
2021
Manufacturer
TEXTRON AVIATION INC
Model
172S
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 23, 2021
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 20, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
UNIVERSITY OF THE SOUTH
Address
735 UNIVERSITY AVE
City
SEWANEE
State / Zip Code
Tennessee37383-2000
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-360-L2A
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50336710
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1BDC8

Additional Details

Registration
N211FT
Serial Number
172S12774
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01351786

Last Known Position

Date
June 24, 2026 (UTC 23:35:57)
Airport
Latitude
35.192047
Longitude
-85.931303

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC