N427CR - 2014 Cessna 172S Aircraft Registration

172S

2014 CESSNA 172S

Aircraft Description

N427CR is a 2014 Cessna 172S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Alf Ix LLC in Chicago, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 20, 2014. The registration certificate was issued on February 14, 2023. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine producing 180 horsepower, N427CR is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A515E2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N427CR was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 32.6481, -111.8991 on March 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N427CR was last updated on November 2, 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 N427CR. 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
2014
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172S
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
172S172s
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 20, 2014
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 14, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
ALF IX LLC
Address
70 W MADISON ST #2200
City
CHICAGO
State / Zip Code
Illinois60602
Country
United States

Operator / Airline

Operator
AeroGuard Flight Training Center
ICAO Code
ASI

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-360-L2A
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51212742
Mode S Code (Hex)
A515E2

Additional Details

Registration
N427CR
Serial Number
172S11450
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 28, 2030
Last Action Date
November 2, 2023
Last Update Date
November 2, 2023
Unique ID
01151445

Last Known Position

Date
May 16, 2026 (UTC 15:56:55)
Airport
Latitude
33.27356
Longitude
-111.806763

Data Source

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

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