N255KR - Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N255KR is a Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Avra Valley Flyers LLC in Gilbert, AZ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 7, 1977. The registration certificate was issued on July 5, 2019. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. The aircraft is configured with 4 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A26B02 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N255KR was last tracked by AviatorDB near Marana Regional Airport (KAVQ) on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N255KR 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 N255KR. 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
172N
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 7, 1977
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 5, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
AVRA VALLEY FLYERS LLC
Address
704 W ESTRELLA DR
City
GILBERT
State / Zip Code
Arizona85233-7633
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
50465402
Mode S Code (Hex)
A26B02

Additional Details

Registration
N255KR
Serial Number
172-69860
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 18, 2023
Last Update Date
August 18, 2023
Unique ID
00273002

Last Known Position

Date
April 8, 2026 (UTC 18:30:00)
Airport
Latitude
32.657978
Longitude
-111.364485

Data Source

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

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