N4266F - 1958 Cessna 172 Aircraft Registration

C172

1958 CESSNA 172

Aircraft Description

N4266F is a 1958 Cessna 172, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Cape Fear Aviation Maintenance LLC in Fayetteville, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 6, 1958. The registration certificate was issued on November 16, 2025. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N4266F is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A51519 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N4266F was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.9912, -78.8803 on May 10, 2025. The FAA registry record for N4266F was last updated on November 16, 2025. 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 N4266F. 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
November 6, 1958
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 16, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
CAPE FEAR AVIATION MAINTENANCE LLC
Address
7154 BUTLER NURSERY RD
City
FAYETTEVILLE
State / Zip Code
North Carolina28306-7406
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)
51212431
Mode S Code (Hex)
A51519

Additional Details

Registration
N4266F
Serial Number
46166
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
November 30, 2032
Last Action Date
November 16, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00621874

Last Known Position

Date
May 10, 2025 (UTC 19:44:43)
Airport
Latitude
34.991199
Longitude
-78.880302

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC