N2121F - 2007 Cessna 172S Aircraft Registration

172S

2007 CESSNA 172S

Aircraft Description

N2121F is a 2007 Cessna 172S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 12, 2007. The registration certificate was issued on November 26, 2022. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine producing 180 horsepower, N2121F is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1C371 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2121F was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 44.2972, -97.0881 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2121F was last updated on September 15, 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 N2121F. 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
2007
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172S
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
172S172s
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 12, 2007
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 26, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY
Address
201 W 2ND ST S
City
BROOKINGS
State / Zip Code
South Dakota57006-1808
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)
50341561
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1C371

Additional Details

Registration
N2121F
Serial Number
172S10437
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
November 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 15, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00310239

Last Known Position

Date
May 16, 2026 (UTC 23:59:55)
Airport
Latitude
43.988846
Longitude
-96.766109

Data Source

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

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