N2859E - 1978 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1978 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N2859E is a 1978 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Flight Training Aircraft LLC in Wilmington, DE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 18, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on February 8, 2012. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N2859E is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2E426 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2859E was last tracked by AviatorDB near Sacramento Executive Airport (KSAC) on March 13, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2859E was last updated on March 7, 2024. 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 N2859E. 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
1978
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172N
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 18, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 8, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
FLIGHT TRAINING AIRCRAFT LLC
Address
251 LITTLE FALLS DR
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
Delaware19808-1674
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50562046
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2E426

Additional Details

Registration
N2859E
Serial Number
17271350
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 29, 2028
Last Action Date
March 7, 2024
Last Update Date
March 7, 2024
Unique ID
00430483

Last Known Position

Date
April 5, 2026 (UTC 22:44:08)
Airport
Latitude
33.309453
Longitude
-111.665431

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC