N2896Q - 1971 Cessna 172L Aircraft Registration

C172

1971 CESSNA 172L

Aircraft Description

N2896Q is a 1971 Cessna 172L, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wings Over Texas Holdings LLC in Denton, TX. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 14, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on June 25, 2025. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N2896Q is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2F2A3 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2896Q was last tracked by AviatorDB near New Braunfels National Airport (KBAZ) on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2896Q was last updated on June 25, 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 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 N2896Q. 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
May 14, 1979
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 25, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
WINGS OVER TEXAS HOLDINGS LLC
Address
4849 SPARTAN DR
City
DENTON
State / Zip Code
Texas76207-4548
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)
50571243
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2F2A3

Additional Details

Registration
N2896Q
Serial Number
17259896
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2032
Last Action Date
June 25, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00870603

Last Known Position

Date
April 7, 2026 (UTC 21:42:35)
Airport
Latitude
33.017361
Longitude
-97.324237

Data Source

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

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