N226TX - 2009 Cirrus Design CORP SR22 Aircraft Registration

SR22

2009 CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22

Aircraft Description

N226TX is a 2009 Cirrus Design Corp SR22, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Griffin Christopher W in Blowing Rock, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 27, 2009. The registration certificate was issued on December 20, 2025. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor IO-550-N engine producing 310 horsepower, N226TX is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1F90A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N226TX was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.8468, -81.6666 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N226TX was last updated on December 20, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cirrus SR22, the world's best-selling general aviation aircraft since 2002, revolutionized single-engine aviation with its innovative safety systems and modern design. First delivered in 2001, it is a low-wing single-engine aircraft powered by a 310-horsepower Continental piston engine, seating four passengers plus pilot. With a 38.3-foot wingspan and composite construction, the SR22 introduced the first FAA-certified ballistic parachute system as standard equipment. Nearly 8,000 examples have been manufactured by Cirrus Aircraft Corporation. AviatorDB tracks 9,011 Cirrus Design Corp aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is SR22.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N226TX. 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
2009
Manufacturer
CIRRUS DESIGN CORP
Model
SR22
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
SR22SR-22
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 27, 2009
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 20, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
GRIFFIN CHRISTOPHER W
Address
8192 SOLIDAGO LN
City
BLOWING ROCK
State / Zip Code
North Carolina28605-8953
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO-550-N
Horsepower
310 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50374412
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1F90A

Additional Details

Registration
N226TX
Serial Number
3390
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2032
Last Action Date
December 20, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01036637

Last Known Position

Date
April 25, 2026 (UTC 16:44:08)
Airport
Latitude
35.808289
Longitude
-81.590939

Data Source

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

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