N23GD - 1978 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1978 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N23GD is a 1978 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Phoenix Composite Solutions LLC in Oscoda, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 27, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on November 6, 2024. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N23GD is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A206C1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N23GD was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 43.7122, -84.4935 on March 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N23GD was last updated on November 6, 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 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 N23GD. 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
June 27, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 6, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
PHOENIX COMPOSITE SOLUTIONS LLC
Address
5911 MISSION ST
City
OSCODA
State / Zip Code
Michigan48750-1544
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)
50403301
Mode S Code (Hex)
A206C1

Additional Details

Registration
N23GD
Serial Number
17270903
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
November 30, 2031
Last Action Date
November 6, 2024
Last Update Date
November 6, 2024
Unique ID
00072347

Last Known Position

Date
May 10, 2026 (UTC 10:53:44)
Airport
Latitude
43.731079
Longitude
-84.068149

Data Source

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

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