N2890U - 1963 Cessna 172D Aircraft Registration

C172

1963 CESSNA 172D

Aircraft Description

N2890U is a 1963 Cessna 172D, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Registration Pending in Maryville, TN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 6, 1963. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N2890U is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2F1D5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2890U was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.7554, -84.1447 on March 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2890U was last updated on March 20, 2026. 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 N2890U. 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
July 6, 1963
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Registration pending
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
REGISTRATION PENDING
Address
731 KIEFER LN
City
MARYVILLE
State / Zip Code
Tennessee37804-3572
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)
50570725
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2F1D5

Additional Details

Registration
N2890U
Serial Number
17250490
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
March 20, 2026
Last Update Date
January 12, 2024
Unique ID
00850563

Last Known Position

Date
March 2, 2026 (UTC 17:37:36)
Airport
Latitude
35.755417
Longitude
-84.144688

Data Source

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

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