N263SF - 2025 Textron Aviation INC 172S Aircraft Registration

C172

2025 TEXTRON AVIATION INC 172S

Aircraft Description

N263SF is a 2025 Textron Aviation INC 172S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ab Prop Plane I LLC in Metairie, LA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 20, 2025. The registration certificate was issued on November 18, 2025. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine producing 180 horsepower, N263SF is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A28BB8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N263SF was last tracked by AviatorDB near Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (KBJC) on June 26, 2026. The FAA registry record for N263SF was last updated on March 30, 2026. 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 4,073 Textron Aviation INC 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 N263SF. 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
2025
Manufacturer
TEXTRON AVIATION INC
Model
172S
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 20, 2025
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 18, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
AB PROP PLANE I LLC
Address
3838 N CAUSEWAY BLVD STE 3335
City
METAIRIE
State / Zip Code
Louisiana70002-8361
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)
50505670
Mode S Code (Hex)
A28BB8

Additional Details

Registration
N263SF
Serial Number
172S13406
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
November 30, 2032
Last Action Date
March 30, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01498580

Last Known Position

Date
June 26, 2026 (UTC 23:48:19)
Airport
Latitude
39.913662
Longitude
-105.10944

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC