N23GV - 1974 Cessna 172M Aircraft Registration

C172

1974 CESSNA 172M

Aircraft Description

N23GV is a 1974 Cessna 172M, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Congressional Flying Club in Gaithersburg, MD. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 7, 1975. The registration certificate was issued on December 3, 2013. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N23GV is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A206D1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N23GV was last tracked by AviatorDB near Montgomery County Airpark (KGAI) on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N23GV was last updated on September 22, 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 N23GV. 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
1974
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172M
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
108 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 7, 1975
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 3, 2013

Registered Owner

Name
CONGRESSIONAL FLYING CLUB
Address
7940 AIRPARK RD
City
GAITHERSBURG
State / Zip Code
Maryland20879-4176
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
4-cycle
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50403321
Mode S Code (Hex)
A206D1

Additional Details

Registration
N23GV
Serial Number
17264594
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 22, 2023
Last Update Date
September 22, 2023
Unique ID
00602072

Last Known Position

Date
April 8, 2026 (UTC 23:10:52)
Airport
Latitude
39.167118
Longitude
-77.163849

Data Source

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

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