N234ZG - 1978 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1978 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N234ZG is a 1978 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Atlas Aviation LLC in Buckhannon, WV. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 31, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on March 2, 2023. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N234ZG is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A219A2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N234ZG was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 30.3232, -81.5256 on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N234ZG was last updated on March 2, 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 N234ZG. 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
1978
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172N
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 31, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 2, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
ATLAS AVIATION LLC
Address
PO BOX 845
City
BUCKHANNON
State / Zip Code
West Virginia26201-0845
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50414642
Mode S Code (Hex)
A219A2

Additional Details

Registration
N234ZG
Serial Number
17270998
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2030
Last Action Date
March 2, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00742272

Last Known Position

Date
June 4, 2026 (UTC 15:32:10)
Airport
Latitude
30.321625
Longitude
-81.527333

Data Source

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

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