N2642L - Cessna 172H Aircraft Registration

C172

CESSNA 172H

Aircraft Description

N2642L is a Cessna 172H, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Riggin Flight Service INC in Madison, SD. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 9, 1967. The registration certificate was issued on June 15, 2020. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N2642L is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A29082 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2642L was last updated on January 22, 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 N2642L. 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
172H
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 9, 1967
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 15, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
RIGGIN FLIGHT SERVICE INC
Address
1600 AIRPORT DR
City
MADISON
State / Zip Code
South Dakota57042-7217
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)
50510202
Mode S Code (Hex)
A29082

Additional Details

Registration
N2642L
Serial Number
17255842
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00083402

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC