N2129Y - 1962 Cessna 172D Aircraft Registration

C172

1962 CESSNA 172D

Aircraft Description

N2129Y is a 1962 Cessna 172D, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Edwards Air LLC in Raleigh, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 29, 1962. The registration certificate was issued on August 28, 2015. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N2129Y is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1C49A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2129Y was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.8806, -78.4720 on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2129Y was last updated on December 27, 2024. 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 N2129Y. 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
1962
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172D
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 29, 1962
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 28, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
EDWARDS AIR LLC
Address
5416 BLUE SAGE DR
City
RALEIGH
State / Zip Code
North Carolina27606-9026
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-300 SER
Horsepower
145 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50342232
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1C49A

Additional Details

Registration
N2129Y
Serial Number
17249629
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2028
Last Action Date
December 27, 2024
Last Update Date
December 27, 2024
Unique ID
00311452

Last Known Position

Date
June 8, 2026 (UTC 13:37:24)
Airport
Latitude
35.801193
Longitude
-78.494225

Data Source

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

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