N30285 - 1974 Cessna 172M Aircraft Registration

C172

1974 CESSNA 172M

Aircraft Description

N30285 is a 1974 Cessna 172M, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Galena City School District in Galena, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 9, 1974. The registration certificate was issued on July 28, 2020. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N30285 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A32A4E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N30285 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 64.8658, -150.1726 on February 8, 2026. The FAA registry record for N30285 was last updated on March 4, 2023. 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 N30285. 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
1974
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172M
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
108 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 9, 1974
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 28, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
GALENA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Address
PO BOX 299
City
GALENA
State / Zip Code
Alaska99741-0299
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
4-cycle
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50625116
Mode S Code (Hex)
A32A4E

Additional Details

Registration
N30285
Serial Number
17264135
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00541113

Last Known Position

Date
February 8, 2026 (UTC 00:20:21)
Airport
Latitude
64.865799
Longitude
-150.172559

Data Source

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

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