N2147Y - 1962 Cessna 172D Aircraft Registration

C172

1962 CESSNA 172D

Aircraft Description

N2147Y is a 1962 Cessna 172D, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ambrose Gary L in Camden, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 29, 1962. The registration certificate was issued on June 12, 2023. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N2147Y is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1CBC2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2147Y was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 36.2606, -76.1746 on December 13, 2024. The FAA registry record for N2147Y was last updated on August 10, 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 N2147Y. 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
April 8, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
EAST CAROLINA AVIATION LLC
Address
PO BOX 56
City
CAMDEN
State / Zip Code
North Carolina27921-0056
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)
50345702
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1CBC2

Additional Details

Registration
N2147Y
Serial Number
17249647
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2033
Last Action Date
April 8, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00901482

Last Known Position

Date
December 13, 2024 (UTC 14:01:47)
Airport
Latitude
36.260601
Longitude
-76.174599

Data Source

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

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