N4303Q - 1971 Cessna 172L Aircraft Registration

C172

1971 CESSNA 172L

Aircraft Description

N4303Q is a 1971 Cessna 172L, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hobart Aviation INC in Akron, OH. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 25, 1971. The registration certificate was issued on August 31, 2020. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N4303Q is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A525EE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N4303Q was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 41.0434, -81.4528 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N4303Q was last updated on October 8, 2024. 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 N4303Q. 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
1971
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172L
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 25, 1971
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 31, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
HOBART AVIATION INC
Address
1600 TRIPLETT BLVD BLDG B
City
AKRON
State / Zip Code
Ohio44306-3308
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51222756
Mode S Code (Hex)
A525EE

Additional Details

Registration
N4303Q
Serial Number
17260203
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2027
Last Action Date
October 8, 2024
Last Update Date
October 8, 2024
Unique ID
00312004

Last Known Position

Date
April 6, 2026 (UTC 18:47:23)
Airport
Latitude
41.043246
Longitude
-81.453386

Data Source

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

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