N4271F - 1958 Cessna 172 Aircraft Registration

C172

1958 CESSNA 172

Aircraft Description

N4271F is a 1958 Cessna 172, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Stevens George C in Lake Leelanau, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 28, 1958. The registration certificate was issued on December 27, 2018. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N4271F is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A51821 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N4271F was last updated on July 1, 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 N4271F. 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 28, 1958
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 27, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
STEVENS GEORGE C
Address
6595 E ALPERS RD
City
LAKE LEELANAU
State / Zip Code
Michigan49653-8616
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)
51214041
Mode S Code (Hex)
A51821

Additional Details

Registration
N4271F
Serial Number
46171
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2028
Last Action Date
July 1, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00621904

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC