N401NK - Cessna (textron Aviation) R172E Aircraft Registration

C172

Cessna (Textron Aviation) R172E

Aircraft Description

N401NK is a Cessna R172E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sparrowhawk Aviation in Manvel, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 2, 1974. The registration certificate was issued on June 10, 2020. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor IO-360 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N401NK is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4B18E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N401NK was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 30.0283, -96.2346 on June 26, 2026. The FAA registry record for N401NK was last updated on February 22, 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 80,402 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 N401NK. 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 (Textron Aviation)
Model
R172E
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
108 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 2, 1974
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 11, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
LOYA CHRISTOPHER NMI
Address
5901 LEEDALE ST
City
HOUSTON
State / Zip Code
Texas77016-1848
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)
51130616
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4B18E

Additional Details

Registration
N401NK
Serial Number
R172-0229
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2033
Last Action Date
August 11, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00464650

Last Known Position

Date
July 19, 2026 (UTC 01:35:34)
Airport
Latitude
29.456497
Longitude
-95.335288

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-08-15 01:32:20 UTC