N28WJ - 1978 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1978 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N28WJ is a 1978 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Aerinova INC in Mattoon, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 17, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on February 7, 2025. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N28WJ is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2CD9F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N28WJ was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.4839, -88.2975 on March 14, 2026. The FAA registry record for N28WJ was last updated on February 7, 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 N28WJ. 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
1978
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172N
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 17, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 7, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
AERINOVA INC
Address
480 AIRPORT RD BLDG G
City
MATTOON
State / Zip Code
Illinois61938-9228
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)
50546637
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2CD9F

Additional Details

Registration
N28WJ
Serial Number
17270054
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 29, 2032
Last Action Date
February 7, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00770253

Last Known Position

Date
May 12, 2026 (UTC 21:26:15)
Airport
Latitude
39.485458
Longitude
-88.262906

Data Source

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

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