N256GP - 2002 Cessna 172S Aircraft Registration

172S

2002 CESSNA 172S

Aircraft Description

N256GP is a 2002 Cessna 172S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ats One LLC in Mountain View, CA. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 2, 2023. The registration certificate was issued on January 18, 2018. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine producing 180 horsepower, N256GP is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A26E6C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N256GP was last updated on April 14, 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 N256GP. 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
2002
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172S
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
172S172s
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 2, 2023
Classification
Experimental 1 Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 18, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
ATS ONE LLC
Address
950 N RENGSTORFF AVE STE E
City
MOUNTAIN VIEW
State / Zip Code
California94043-1762
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)
50467154
Mode S Code (Hex)
A26E6C

Additional Details

Registration
N256GP
Serial Number
172S9256
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 14, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00016649

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-01 01:32:20 UTC