N2890Q - 1971 Cessna 172L Aircraft Registration

C172

1971 CESSNA 172L

Aircraft Description

N2890Q is a 1971 Cessna 172L, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Carrick Christopher A in Castro Valley, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 19, 1971. The registration certificate was issued on November 28, 2007. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N2890Q is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2F1D1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2890Q was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.0375, -122.1994 on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2890Q was last updated on June 16, 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 N2890Q. 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
1971
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172L
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 19, 1971
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 28, 2007

Registered Owner

Name
CARRICK CHRISTOPHER A
Address
22770 RANCHO PALOMARES PL
City
CASTRO VALLEY
State / Zip Code
California94552-5403
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)
50570721
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2F1D1

Additional Details

Registration
N2890Q
Serial Number
17259890
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 16, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00880563

Last Known Position

Date
April 18, 2026 (UTC 19:46:07)
Airport
Latitude
40.373639
Longitude
-122.220466

Data Source

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

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