N346K - 1997 Cessna 172R Aircraft Registration

C72R

1997 CESSNA 172R

Aircraft Description

N346K is a 1997 Cessna 172R, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mitchell Flying Club INC in Lees Summit, MO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 13, 1997. The registration certificate was issued on February 3, 2005. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming I0360 SER A&C engine producing 200 horsepower, N346K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3D479 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N346K was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.9704, -94.3732 on March 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N346K was last updated on September 9, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 172RG Cutlass RG served as general aviation's affordable solution for complex aircraft training, bridging the gap between basic flight instruction and commercial pilot requirements. First flown before its 1980 introduction, it was a high-wing single-engine monoplane that could seat up to four occupants with retractable landing gear and a constant-speed propeller. With a cruise speed of 140 knots and a range of 710 nautical miles, the aircraft was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C72R.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N346K. 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
1997
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172R
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C72R172RG Cutlass RG
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 13, 1997
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 3, 2005

Registered Owner

Name
MITCHELL FLYING CLUB INC
Address
PO BOX 7033
City
LEES SUMMIT
State / Zip Code
Missouri64064-7033
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
I0360 SER A&C
Horsepower
200 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50752171
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3D479

Additional Details

Registration
N346K
Serial Number
17280064
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 9, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00926411

Last Known Position

Date
May 16, 2026 (UTC 15:59:45)
Airport
Latitude
38.640871
Longitude
-94.317383

Data Source

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

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