N238TW - 1981 Cessna 172P Aircraft Registration

C172

1981 CESSNA 172P

Aircraft Description

N238TW is a 1981 Cessna 172P, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Dunlap Allan D in Spokane, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 3, 1981. The registration certificate was issued on November 5, 2022. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N238TW is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A227F6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N238TW was last tracked by AviatorDB near Mead Flying Service Airport (70S) on March 10, 2026. The FAA registry record for N238TW was last updated on September 26, 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 N238TW. 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
1981
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172P
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 3, 1981
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 5, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
DUNLAP ALLAN D
Address
5515 S MADELIA ST
City
SPOKANE
State / Zip Code
Washington99223-6607
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)
50423766
Mode S Code (Hex)
A227F6

Additional Details

Registration
N238TW
Serial Number
17275287
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
November 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 26, 2023
Last Update Date
September 26, 2023
Unique ID
00841676

Last Known Position

Date
April 4, 2026 (UTC 21:10:17)
Airport
Latitude
47.787048
Longitude
-117.358807

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC