N4254F - 1958 Cessna 172 Aircraft Registration

C172

1958 CESSNA 172

Aircraft Description

N4254F is a 1958 Cessna 172, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Red Baron LLC in Davis City, IA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 23, 1958. The registration certificate was issued on August 6, 2019. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N4254F is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5111C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N4254F was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.8035, -93.8213 on February 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N4254F was last updated on August 25, 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 N4254F. 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 23, 1958
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 6, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
RED BARON LLC
Address
18058 300TH ST
City
DAVIS CITY
State / Zip Code
Iowa50065-4201
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)
51210434
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5111C

Additional Details

Registration
N4254F
Serial Number
46154
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 25, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00571834

Last Known Position

Date
April 29, 2026 (UTC 17:32:13)
Airport
Latitude
42.568771
Longitude
-92.190899

Data Source

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

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