N4282F - 1958 Cessna 172 Aircraft Registration

C172

1958 CESSNA 172

Aircraft Description

N4282F is a 1958 Cessna 172, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Thomas Christopher D in Pacific Palisades, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 31, 1958. The registration certificate was issued on September 18, 2018. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N4282F is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A51BFB (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N4282F was last updated on June 10, 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 N4282F. 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 31, 1958
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 18, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
THOMAS CHRISTOPHER D
Address
549 EL MEDIO AVE
City
PACIFIC PALISADES
State / Zip Code
California90272-4223
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)
51215773
Mode S Code (Hex)
A51BFB

Additional Details

Registration
N4282F
Serial Number
46182
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00871944

Data Source

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

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