N380ME - 2000 Cessna 172S Aircraft Registration

172S

2000 CESSNA 172S

Aircraft Description

N380ME is a 2000 Cessna 172S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Vpc Air INC in Cartersville, GA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 6, 2000. The registration certificate was issued on August 24, 2007. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming I0360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N380ME is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A45C62 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N380ME was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.1345, -84.8474 on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N380ME was last updated on September 29, 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 N380ME. 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
2000
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172S
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
172S172s
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 6, 2000
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 24, 2007

Registered Owner

Name
VPC AIR INC
Address
177 HIGHWAY 61 SW
City
CARTERSVILLE
State / Zip Code
Georgia30120
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
I0360 SER
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51056142
Mode S Code (Hex)
A45C62

Additional Details

Registration
N380ME
Serial Number
172S8559
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
September 29, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00535960

Last Known Position

Date
May 16, 2026 (UTC 15:37:00)
Airport
Latitude
34.129494
Longitude
-84.84827

Data Source

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

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