N400SJ - 1978 Cessna R172K Aircraft Registration

C172

1978 CESSNA R172K

Aircraft Description

N400SJ is a 1978 Cessna R172K, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Lockeby Aviation LLC in Norman, AR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 22, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on November 14, 2002. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor IO-360 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N400SJ is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4AE3A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N400SJ was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 32.7470, -96.5304 on March 22, 2025. The FAA registry record for N400SJ was last updated on July 18, 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 N400SJ. 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
1978
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
R172K
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
76 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 22, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 14, 2002

Registered Owner

Name
LOCKEBY AVIATION LLC
Address
2796 LOGAN GAP RD
City
NORMAN
State / Zip Code
Arkansas71960-8492
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO-360 SER
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51127072
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4AE3A

Additional Details

Registration
N400SJ
Serial Number
R1722876
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 28, 2029
Last Action Date
July 18, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00332087

Last Known Position

Date
March 22, 2025 (UTC 16:50:13)
Airport
Latitude
32.747002
Longitude
-96.530403

Data Source

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

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