N2598Y - 1963 Cessna 172D Aircraft Registration

C172

1963 CESSNA 172D

Aircraft Description

N2598Y is a 1963 Cessna 172D, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Harding William R Jr in Quinlan, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 26, 2005. The registration certificate was issued on June 10, 2021. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N2598Y is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A27C74 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2598Y was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 32.7561, -96.5302 on February 28, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2598Y was last updated on May 19, 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 N2598Y. 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
1963
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
February 26, 2005
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 10, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
HARDING WILLIAM R JR
Address
2042 COUNTY ROAD 3517
City
QUINLAN
State / Zip Code
Texas75474-3604
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)
50476164
Mode S Code (Hex)
A27C74

Additional Details

Registration
N2598Y
Serial Number
17249898
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 19, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00663162

Last Known Position

Date
June 2, 2026 (UTC 15:15:53)
Airport
Latitude
32.756882
Longitude
-96.530273

Data Source

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

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