N285TH - 2018 Textron Aviation 172S Aircraft Registration

C172

2018 Textron Aviation 172S

Aircraft Description

N285TH is a 2018 Textron Aviation INC 172S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to ATP Aircraft 2 LLC in Wilmington, DE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 28, 2018. The registration certificate was issued on December 2, 2023. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine producing 180 horsepower, N285TH is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2E23F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N285TH was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 29.3442, -98.4742 on May 4, 2026. The FAA registry record for N285TH was last updated on June 29, 2025. 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 N285TH. 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
2018
Manufacturer
Textron Aviation
Model
172S
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 28, 2018
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 2, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
ATP AIRCRAFT 2 LLC
Address
251 LITTLE FALLS DR
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
Delaware19808-1674
Country
United States

Operator / Airline

Operator
ATP Flight School
ICAO Code
CXK

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-360-L2A
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50561077
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2E23F

Additional Details

Registration
N285TH
Serial Number
172S12130
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2030
Last Action Date
June 29, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01271215

Last Known Position

Date
July 31, 2026 (UTC 20:22:24)
Airport
Latitude
29.340898
Longitude
-98.471536

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-08-01 01:32:20 UTC