N26502 - 1998 Cessna 172R Aircraft Registration

C72R

1998 CESSNA 172R

Aircraft Description

N26502 is a 1998 Cessna 172R, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bugsmasher Aviation LLC in Benton, KS. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 8, 1998. The registration certificate was issued on July 27, 2009. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming I0360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N26502 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A29403 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N26502 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 37.8164, -97.1169 on February 1, 2026. The FAA registry record for N26502 was last updated on March 24, 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 N26502. 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
1998
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 8, 1998
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 27, 2009

Registered Owner

Name
BUGSMASHER AVIATION LLC
Address
1520 AVIATOR LN
City
BENTON
State / Zip Code
Kansas67017-8732
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
I0360 SER
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50512003
Mode S Code (Hex)
A29403

Additional Details

Registration
N26502
Serial Number
17280600
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 24, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00783916

Last Known Position

Date
February 1, 2026 (UTC 22:03:41)
Airport
Latitude
37.816385
Longitude
-97.116931

Data Source

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

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