N4240Q - 1971 Cessna 172L Aircraft Registration

C172

1971 CESSNA 172L

Aircraft Description

N4240Q is a 1971 Cessna 172L, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Perry Nicklette Knight in Port Arthur, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 1, 1971. The registration certificate was issued on December 14, 2024. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N4240Q is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A50CE2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N4240Q was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 29.2287, -99.1522 on March 15, 2026. The FAA registry record for N4240Q was last updated on December 14, 2024. 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 N4240Q. 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
1971
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172L
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 1, 1971
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 14, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
PERRY NICKLETTE KNIGHT
Address
1800 10TH ST
City
PORT ARTHUR
State / Zip Code
Texas77640-5563
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)
51206342
Mode S Code (Hex)
A50CE2

Additional Details

Registration
N4240Q
Serial Number
17260140
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2031
Last Action Date
December 14, 2024
Last Update Date
December 14, 2024
Unique ID
00621804

Last Known Position

Date
May 17, 2026 (UTC 21:38:50)
Airport
Latitude
29.959946
Longitude
-94.025951

Data Source

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

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