N359AL - 1973 Cessna 172M Aircraft Registration

C172

1973 CESSNA 172M

Aircraft Description

N359AL is a 1973 Cessna 172M, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Tyson Aviation LLC in Sherrills Ford, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 16, 1973. The registration certificate was issued on September 8, 2025. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N359AL is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A40647 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N359AL was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.6212, -80.9081 on February 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N359AL was last updated on September 8, 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 80,556 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 N359AL. 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
1973
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
August 16, 1973
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 8, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
TYSON AVIATION LLC
Address
4697 IKARD ST
City
SHERRILLS FORD
State / Zip Code
North Carolina28673-9373
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)
51003107
Mode S Code (Hex)
A40647

Additional Details

Registration
N359AL
Serial Number
17262020
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2032
Last Action Date
September 8, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00520590

Last Known Position

Date
February 21, 2026 (UTC 19:29:50)
Airport
Latitude
35.621246
Longitude
-80.90807

Data Source

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

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