N2442L - 1966 Cessna 172H Aircraft Registration

C172

1966 CESSNA 172H

Aircraft Description

N2442L is a 1966 Cessna 172H, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Pratt Mark R in La Grande, OR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 16, 1966. The registration certificate was issued on August 18, 2023. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N2442L is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A24184 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2442L was last tracked by AviatorDB near La Grande/union County Airport (KLGD) on February 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2442L was last updated on August 18, 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 N2442L. 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
1966
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172H
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 16, 1966
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 18, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
PRATT MARK R
Address
306 ADAMS AVE
City
LA GRANDE
State / Zip Code
Oregon97850-1618
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)
50440604
Mode S Code (Hex)
A24184

Additional Details

Registration
N2442L
Serial Number
17255642
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2030
Last Action Date
August 18, 2023
Last Update Date
August 18, 2023
Unique ID
00642632

Last Known Position

Date
April 4, 2026 (UTC 02:01:08)
Airport
Latitude
45.287212
Longitude
-118.006423

Data Source

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

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