N2449U - 1963 Cessna 172D Aircraft Registration

C172

1963 CESSNA 172D

Aircraft Description

N2449U is a 1963 Cessna 172D, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Curl Eric A in Olympia, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 5, 1963. The registration certificate was issued on July 10, 2018. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N2449U is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A24281 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2449U was last tracked by AviatorDB near Olympia Regional Airport (KOLM) on March 18, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2449U was last updated on May 26, 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 N2449U. 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
February 5, 1963
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 10, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
CURL ERIC A
Address
3306 WINDOLPH LOOP NW
City
OLYMPIA
State / Zip Code
Washington98502-3839
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)
50441201
Mode S Code (Hex)
A24281

Additional Details

Registration
N2449U
Serial Number
17250049
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 26, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00882652

Last Known Position

Date
March 18, 2026 (UTC 22:36:00)
Airport
Latitude
46.976282
Longitude
-122.902433

Data Source

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

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