N4304Q - Cessna 172L Aircraft Registration

C172

CESSNA 172L

Aircraft Description

N4304Q is a Cessna 172L, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Professional Aviation INC in Dalton, GA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 12, 1971. The registration certificate was issued on April 17, 2023. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N4304Q is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A52611 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N4304Q was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.7229, -84.8702 on May 15, 2025. The FAA registry record for N4304Q was last updated on April 17, 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 N4304Q. 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
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
November 12, 1971
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 17, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
PROFESSIONAL AVIATION INC
Address
1906 S HAMILTON ST
City
DALTON
State / Zip Code
Georgia30720
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)
51223021
Mode S Code (Hex)
A52611

Additional Details

Registration
N4304Q
Serial Number
17260204
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
April 17, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00172024

Last Known Position

Date
May 15, 2025 (UTC 15:53:10)
Airport
Latitude
34.7229
Longitude
-84.870201

Data Source

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

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