N302CF - 2002 Cessna (textron Aviation) 172R Aircraft Registration

C172

2002 Cessna (Textron Aviation) 172R

Aircraft Description

N302CF is a 2002 Cessna 172R, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, KY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 6, 2002. The registration certificate was issued on September 9, 2021. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine producing 180 horsepower, N302CF is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A326F8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N302CF was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 37.7711, -84.3448 on June 25, 2026. The FAA registry record for N302CF was last updated on February 19, 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 80,402 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 N302CF. 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
2002
Manufacturer
Cessna (Textron Aviation)
Model
172R
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 6, 2002
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 9, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY
Address
COMMONWEALTH 1411
521 LANCASTER AVE
City
RICHMOND
State / Zip Code
Kentucky40475-3100
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)
50623370
Mode S Code (Hex)
A326F8

Additional Details

Registration
N302CF
Serial Number
17281137
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
February 19, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00016259

Last Known Position

Date
July 30, 2026 (UTC 22:50:49)
Airport
Latitude
37.453079
Longitude
-84.205764

Data Source

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

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