N2437Y - 1962 Cessna 172D Aircraft Registration

C172

1962 CESSNA 172D

Aircraft Description

N2437Y is a 1962 Cessna 172D, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Russell John D in Dana Point, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 19, 1962. The registration certificate was issued on August 1, 2017. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N2437Y is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A23E88 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2437Y was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.2179, -117.3517 on July 10, 2025. The FAA registry record for N2437Y was last updated on March 10, 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 N2437Y. 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
1962
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
October 19, 1962
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 1, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
RUSSELL JOHN D
Address
24711 PRISCILLA DR
City
DANA POINT
State / Zip Code
California92629-1034
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)
50437210
Mode S Code (Hex)
A23E88

Additional Details

Registration
N2437Y
Serial Number
17249737
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00082662

Last Known Position

Date
April 7, 2026 (UTC 20:04:45)
Airport
Latitude
35.021347
Longitude
-105.72194

Data Source

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

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