N404SW - 1968 Cessna 172I Aircraft Registration

C172

1968 CESSNA 172I

Aircraft Description

N404SW is a 1968 Cessna 172I, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wood Roger W in Sale Creek, TN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 28, 2004. The registration certificate was issued on June 15, 2023. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N404SW is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4BD22 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N404SW was last tracked by AviatorDB near Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (lovell Field) (KCHA) on March 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N404SW was last updated on June 15, 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 N404SW. 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
1968
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 28, 2004
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 15, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
WOOD ROGER W
Address
15636 MAY RD
City
SALE CREEK
State / Zip Code
Tennessee37373-9784
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)
51136442
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4BD22

Additional Details

Registration
N404SW
Serial Number
17256702
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2030
Last Action Date
June 15, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00302793

Last Known Position

Date
April 3, 2026 (UTC 21:40:13)
Airport
Latitude
35.043182
Longitude
-85.20004

Data Source

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

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