N4096V - 1977 Cessna R172K Aircraft Registration

C172

1977 CESSNA R172K

Aircraft Description

N4096V is a 1977 Cessna R172K, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wtw Air LLC in Houston, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 26, 1977. The registration certificate was issued on June 20, 2023. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor IO-360 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N4096V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4D14E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N4096V was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 29.6287, -95.2967 on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N4096V was last updated on July 11, 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 N4096V. 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
1977
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
January 26, 1977
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 20, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
WTW AIR LLC
Address
8430 LARSON ST
City
HOUSTON
State / Zip Code
Texas77061-4107
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)
51150516
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4D14E

Additional Details

Registration
N4096V
Serial Number
R1722272
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2030
Last Action Date
July 11, 2023
Last Update Date
July 11, 2023
Unique ID
00461314

Last Known Position

Date
March 23, 2026 (UTC 23:37:33)
Airport
Latitude
29.628708
Longitude
-95.296731

Data Source

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

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