N2254U - 1999 Cessna 172R Aircraft Registration

C172

1999 CESSNA 172R

Aircraft Description

N2254U is a 1999 Cessna 172R, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Raritan Valley Flying School in Princeton, NJ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 11, 1999. The registration certificate was issued on April 22, 2020. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming I0360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N2254U is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1F68B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2254U was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.3991, -74.6528 on June 25, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2254U was last updated on October 20, 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 80,402 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 N2254U. 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
1999
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172R
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 11, 1999
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 22, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
RARITAN VALLEY FLYING SCHOOL
Address
41 AIRPARK RD
City
PRINCETON
State / Zip Code
New Jersey08540-1500
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
I0360 SER
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50373213
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1F68B

NTSB Accident History (1)

Additional Details

Registration
N2254U
Serial Number
17280684
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
October 20, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00753697

Last Known Position

Date
July 2, 2026 (UTC 20:10:16)
Airport
Latitude
40.399155
Longitude
-74.640076

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-07-01 01:32:20 UTC