N2459V - 2005 Cessna 172S Aircraft Registration

172S

2005 CESSNA 172S

Aircraft Description

N2459V is a 2005 Cessna 172S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to University of Maine System in Augusta, ME. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 30, 2005. The registration certificate was issued on January 15, 2014. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine producing 180 horsepower, N2459V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A24639 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2459V was last tracked by AviatorDB near Bangor International Airport (KBGR) on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2459V was last updated on January 22, 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 N2459V. 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
2005
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172S
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
172S172s
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 30, 2005
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 15, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM
Address
UNIVERSITY RISK MANAGEMENT
46 UNIVERSITY DR - ROBINSON HALL
City
AUGUSTA
State / Zip Code
Maine04330
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-360-L2A
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50443071
Mode S Code (Hex)
A24639

Additional Details

Registration
N2459V
Serial Number
172S10038
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00212599

Last Known Position

Date
April 4, 2026 (UTC 22:04:32)
Airport
Latitude
44.805965
Longitude
-68.810365

Data Source

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

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