N28FA - 1980 Cessna 172P Aircraft Registration

C172

1980 CESSNA 172P

Aircraft Description

N28FA is a 1980 Cessna 172P, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Civil Air Patrol in Maxwell Afb, AL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 12, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on July 9, 2024. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N28FA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2CC20 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N28FA was last tracked by AviatorDB near Bobe Hope / Hollywood Burbank Airport (KBUR) on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N28FA was last updated on January 22, 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 N28FA. 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
1980
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172P
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 12, 1980
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 9, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
CIVIL AIR PATROL
Address
105 S HANSELL ST
City
MAXWELL AFB
State / Zip Code
Alabama36112-5937
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)
50546040
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2CC20

Additional Details

Registration
N28FA
Serial Number
17274208
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2031
Last Action Date
January 22, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00412606

Last Known Position

Date
April 7, 2026 (UTC 17:45:55)
Airport
Latitude
33.923355
Longitude
-118.324043

Data Source

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

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