N2429U - 1963 Cessna 172D Aircraft Registration

C172

1963 CESSNA 172D

Aircraft Description

N2429U is a 1963 Cessna 172D, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Montalto Grantlynn Matthew in Trussville, AL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 18, 1963. The registration certificate was issued on February 28, 2025. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N2429U is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A23B13 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2429U was last updated on November 29, 2025. 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 N2429U. 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
1963
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172D
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 18, 1963
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 28, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
MONTALTO GRANTLYNN MATTHEW
Address
50 CAHABA SPRINGS DR
City
TRUSSVILLE
State / Zip Code
Alabama35173-4055
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-300 SER
Horsepower
145 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50435423
Mode S Code (Hex)
A23B13

Additional Details

Registration
N2429U
Serial Number
17250029
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 29, 2032
Last Action Date
November 29, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00532622

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC