N230KG - 2026 Textron Aviation 172S Aircraft Registration

C172

2026 Textron Aviation 172S

Aircraft Description

N230KG is a 2026 Textron Aviation INC 172S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Alf Ix LLC in Chicago, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 9, 2026. The registration certificate was issued on May 14, 2026. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2033. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine producing 180 horsepower, N230KG is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A20968 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N230KG was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 42.5872, -90.5959 on June 26, 2026. The FAA registry record for N230KG was last updated on May 14, 2026. 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 4,073 Textron Aviation INC 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 N230KG. 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
2026
Manufacturer
Textron Aviation
Model
172S
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 9, 2026
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 14, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
ALF IX LLC
Address
70 W MADISON ST STE 2200
City
CHICAGO
State / Zip Code
Illinois60602-4383
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)
50404550
Mode S Code (Hex)
A20968

Additional Details

Registration
N230KG
Serial Number
172S13468
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2033
Last Action Date
May 14, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01527590

Last Known Position

Date
August 11, 2026 (UTC 23:01:37)
Airport
Latitude
42.381623
Longitude
-90.685943

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-08-15 01:32:20 UTC