N2457Y - Cessna 172D Aircraft Registration

C172

CESSNA 172D

Aircraft Description

N2457Y is a Cessna 172D, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ghost Rider Aviation LLC in Yuma, AZ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 24, 1962. The registration certificate was issued on October 25, 2023. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N2457Y is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A245F6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2457Y was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.1693, -114.6690 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2457Y was last updated on October 25, 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 N2457Y. 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
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 24, 1962
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 25, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
GHOST RIDER AVIATION LLC
Address
7834 E 38TH LN
City
YUMA
State / Zip Code
Arizona85365-6206
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)
50442766
Mode S Code (Hex)
A245F6

Additional Details

Registration
N2457Y
Serial Number
17249757
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2030
Last Action Date
October 25, 2023
Last Update Date
October 25, 2023
Unique ID
00812712

Last Known Position

Date
March 24, 2026 (UTC 14:52:30)
Airport
Latitude
33.169281
Longitude
-114.668976

Data Source

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

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