N294PL - 2023 Textron Aviation 172S Aircraft Registration

C172

2023 Textron Aviation 172S

Aircraft Description

N294PL is a 2023 Textron Aviation INC 172S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Aerospring Leasing LLC DBA in Wasilla, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 13, 2023. The registration certificate was issued on September 1, 2023. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine producing 180 horsepower, N294PL is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A305A6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N294PL was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 27.0188, -80.2228 on May 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N294PL was last updated on August 11, 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 4,073 Textron Aviation INC 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 N294PL. 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
2023
Manufacturer
Textron Aviation
Model
172S
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 13, 2023
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 1, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
AEROSPRING LEASING LLC DBA
Address
5885 N STEEN RD
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
Alaska99654-9502
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-360-L2A
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50602646
Mode S Code (Hex)
A305A6

NTSB Accident History (1)

Additional Details

Registration
N294PL
Serial Number
172S13017
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2030
Last Action Date
August 11, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01392375

Last Known Position

Date
May 22, 2026 (UTC 19:18:08)
Airport
Latitude
27.018779
Longitude
-80.222802

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-08-01 01:32:20 UTC