N420U - 1997 Cessna 172R Aircraft Registration

C72R

1997 CESSNA 172R

Aircraft Description

N420U is a 1997 Cessna 172R, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Rcs Services LLC in California, MD. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 27, 1997. The registration certificate was issued on April 14, 2020. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming I0360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N420U is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4FD61 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N420U was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.3758, -76.4822 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N420U was last updated on October 20, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 172RG Cutlass RG served as general aviation's affordable solution for complex aircraft training, bridging the gap between basic flight instruction and commercial pilot requirements. First flown before its 1980 introduction, it was a high-wing single-engine monoplane that could seat up to four occupants with retractable landing gear and a constant-speed propeller. With a cruise speed of 140 knots and a range of 710 nautical miles, the aircraft was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C72R.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N420U. 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
1997
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172R
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C72R172RG Cutlass RG
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 27, 1997
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 14, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
RCS SERVICES LLC
Address
44174 AIRPORT RD STE 200
City
CALIFORNIA
State / Zip Code
Maryland20619-2005
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)
51176541
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4FD61

Additional Details

Registration
N420U
Serial Number
17280120
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
October 20, 2023
Last Update Date
October 20, 2023
Unique ID
00786471

Last Known Position

Date
May 28, 2026 (UTC 14:08:09)
Airport
Latitude
38.303833
Longitude
-76.560078

Data Source

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

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