N272HF - 2022 Textron Aviation INC 172S Aircraft Registration

C172

2022 TEXTRON AVIATION INC 172S

Aircraft Description

N272HF is a 2022 Textron Aviation INC 172S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Horizon Flight Center LLC in Chesapeake, VA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 28, 2022. The registration certificate was issued on March 4, 2023. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine producing 180 horsepower, N272HF is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2AE9F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N272HF was last tracked by AviatorDB near Chesapeake Regional Airport (KCPK) on June 25, 2026. The FAA registry record for N272HF was last updated on March 4, 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 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 N272HF. 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
2022
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
January 28, 2022
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 4, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
HORIZON FLIGHT CENTER LLC
Address
2801 AIRPORT DR
City
CHESAPEAKE
State / Zip Code
Virginia23323-6411
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)
50527237
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2AE9F

NTSB Accident History (1)

Additional Details

Registration
N272HF
Serial Number
172S12776
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2030
Last Action Date
March 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01349664

Last Known Position

Date
June 25, 2026 (UTC 21:47:37)
Airport
Latitude
36.654441
Longitude
-76.34452

Data Source

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

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