N4242F - 1958 Cessna 172 Aircraft Registration

C172

1958 CESSNA 172

Aircraft Description

N4242F is a 1958 Cessna 172, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Chronis Marc D in Pembroke, NH. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 30, 1958. The registration certificate was issued on March 26, 2024. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N4242F is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A50D1F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N4242F was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 43.2485, -71.6210 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N4242F was last updated on March 26, 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 N4242F. 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
1958
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172
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 30, 1958
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 26, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
CHRONIS MARC D
Address
801 PLAUSAWA HILL RD
City
PEMBROKE
State / Zip Code
New Hampshire03275-3917
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-300 SER
Horsepower
145 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51206437
Mode S Code (Hex)
A50D1F

Additional Details

Registration
N4242F
Serial Number
46142
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2031
Last Action Date
March 26, 2024
Last Update Date
March 26, 2024
Unique ID
00601814

Last Known Position

Date
May 22, 2026 (UTC 13:43:44)
Airport
Latitude
43.82341
Longitude
-71.369615

Data Source

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

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