N259GF - 1997 Cessna 172R Aircraft Registration

C72R

1997 CESSNA 172R

Aircraft Description

N259GF is a 1997 Cessna 172R, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Performance Aircraft Sales INC in Lincoln, NE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 1, 1997. The registration certificate was issued on January 19, 2023. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming I0-360-B1E engine producing 180 horsepower, N259GF is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A27989 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N259GF was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.8862, -96.7750 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N259GF was last updated on September 30, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 172RG Cutlass RG served as general aviation's affordable solution for complex aircraft training, bridging the gap between basic flight instruction and commercial pilot requirements. First flown before its 1980 introduction, it was a high-wing single-engine monoplane that could seat up to four occupants with retractable landing gear and a constant-speed propeller. With a cruise speed of 140 knots and a range of 710 nautical miles, the aircraft was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C72R.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N259GF. 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
1997
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172R
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C72R172RG Cutlass RG
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 1, 1997
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 19, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
PERFORMANCE AIRCRAFT SALES INC
Address
1760 W KEARNEY AVE
City
LINCOLN
State / Zip Code
Nebraska68524-2408
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
I0-360-B1E
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50474611
Mode S Code (Hex)
A27989

Additional Details

Registration
N259GF
Serial Number
17280259
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
September 30, 2023
Last Update Date
September 30, 2023
Unique ID
00676701

Last Known Position

Date
April 6, 2026 (UTC 21:05:55)
Airport
Latitude
40.813065
Longitude
-96.782349

Data Source

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

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