N237SK - 2026 Textron Aviation INC 172S Aircraft Registration

C172

2026 TEXTRON AVIATION INC 172S

Aircraft Description

N237SK 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 13, 2026. The registration certificate was issued on March 14, 2026. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2033. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine producing 180 horsepower, N237SK is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2241B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N237SK was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 42.3715, -89.6462 on June 26, 2026. The FAA registry record for N237SK was last updated on March 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 N237SK. 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 INC
Model
172S
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 13, 2026
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 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)
50422033
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2241B

Additional Details

Registration
N237SK
Serial Number
172S13469
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2033
Last Action Date
March 14, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01527589

Last Known Position

Date
June 27, 2026 (UTC 22:44:05)
Airport
Latitude
42.377992
Longitude
-90.656114

Data Source

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

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