N235CA - 2023 Textron Aviation INC 172S Aircraft Registration

C172

2023 TEXTRON AVIATION INC 172S

Aircraft Description

N235CA is a 2023 Textron Aviation INC 172S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Civil Air Patrol in Maxwell Afb, AL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 16, 2023. The registration certificate was issued on March 12, 2024. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine producing 180 horsepower, N235CA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A21B46 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N235CA was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 42.8489, -73.9127 on May 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N235CA was last updated on March 12, 2024. 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 N235CA. 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
2023
Manufacturer
TEXTRON AVIATION INC
Model
172S
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 16, 2023
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 12, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
CIVIL AIR PATROL
Address
105 S HANSELL ST BLDG 714
City
MAXWELL AFB
State / Zip Code
Alabama36112-5937
Country
United States

Operator / Airline

Operator
Civil Air Patrol
ICAO Code
CAP

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-360-L2A
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50415506
Mode S Code (Hex)
A21B46

Additional Details

Registration
N235CA
Serial Number
172S13084
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2031
Last Action Date
March 12, 2024
Last Update Date
March 12, 2024
Unique ID
01420701

Last Known Position

Date
June 27, 2026 (UTC 18:39:58)
Airport
Latitude
42.837835
Longitude
-73.943678

Data Source

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

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