N2668U - 1963 Cessna 172D Aircraft Registration

C172

1963 CESSNA 172D

Aircraft Description

N2668U is a 1963 Cessna 172D, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mid South Aircraft INC in Gadsden, AL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 29, 1963. The registration certificate was issued on February 19, 1998. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N2668U is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A298CA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2668U 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 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 N2668U. 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
April 29, 1963
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 19, 1998

Registered Owner

Name
MID SOUTH AIRCRAFT INC
Address
PO BOX 1038
City
GADSDEN
State / Zip Code
Alabama35902-1038
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)
50514312
Mode S Code (Hex)
A298CA

Additional Details

Registration
N2668U
Serial Number
17250268
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
00653422

Data Source

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

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