N428FF - 2004 Cessna 172R Aircraft Registration

C72R

2004 CESSNA 172R

Aircraft Description

N428FF is a 2004 Cessna 172R, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Dhs Operations LLC in Wilmington, DE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 25, 2004. The registration certificate was issued on March 14, 2013. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine producing 180 horsepower, N428FF is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A519DA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N428FF was last tracked by AviatorDB near Mcclellan-palomar Airport (KCRQ) on March 18, 2026. The FAA registry record for N428FF was last updated on July 21, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 172RG Cutlass RG served as general aviation's affordable solution for complex aircraft training, bridging the gap between basic flight instruction and commercial pilot requirements. First flown before its 1980 introduction, it was a high-wing single-engine monoplane that could seat up to four occupants with retractable landing gear and a constant-speed propeller. With a cruise speed of 140 knots and a range of 710 nautical miles, the aircraft was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C72R.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N428FF. 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
2004
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172R
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C72R172RG Cutlass RG
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 25, 2004
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 14, 2013

Registered Owner

Name
DHS OPERATIONS LLC
Address
251 LITTLE FALLS DR
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
Delaware19808-1674
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-360-L2A
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51214732
Mode S Code (Hex)
A519DA

Additional Details

Registration
N428FF
Serial Number
17281228
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 21, 2023
Last Update Date
July 21, 2023
Unique ID
00127829

Last Known Position

Date
April 5, 2026 (UTC 17:34:55)
Airport
Latitude
34.091022
Longitude
-117.784452

Data Source

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

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