N2545Y - 1965 Cessna 172F Aircraft Registration

C172

1965 CESSNA 172F

Aircraft Description

N2545Y is a 1965 Cessna 172F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to California Aviation Services INC in Riverside, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 8, 1965. The registration certificate was issued on November 24, 2014. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N2545Y is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A26978 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2545Y was last tracked by AviatorDB near Riverside Municipal Airport (KRAL) on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2545Y was last updated on April 1, 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 N2545Y. 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
1965
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172F
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 8, 1965
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 24, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
CALIFORNIA AVIATION SERVICES INC
Address
6791 AIRPORT DR STE A
City
RIVERSIDE
State / Zip Code
California92504-1901
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)
50464570
Mode S Code (Hex)
A26978

Additional Details

Registration
N2545Y
Serial Number
17252552
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
November 30, 2027
Last Action Date
April 1, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00073022

Last Known Position

Date
March 24, 2026 (UTC 16:34:20)
Airport
Latitude
33.950935
Longitude
-117.447533

Data Source

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

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