N35486 - Cessna 172I Aircraft Registration

C172

CESSNA 172I

Aircraft Description

N35486 is a Cessna 172I, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Metz Air LLC in Little Rock, AR. This aircraft holds a experimental airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 30, 1973. The registration certificate was issued on January 2, 2023. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N35486 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3F738 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N35486 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.1741, -91.9356 on July 14, 2025. The FAA registry record for N35486 was last updated on September 30, 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 N35486. 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
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172I
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 30, 1973
Classification
Experimental 0 Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 2, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
METZ AIR LLC
Address
PO BOX 2126
City
LITTLE ROCK
State / Zip Code
Arkansas72203-2126
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)
50773470
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3F738

Additional Details

Registration
N35486
Serial Number
17256796
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
September 30, 2023
Last Update Date
September 30, 2023
Unique ID
00582873

Last Known Position

Date
July 14, 2025 (UTC 23:56:21)
Airport
Latitude
34.174121
Longitude
-91.935643

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-01 01:32:20 UTC