N431A - 1976 Cessna 172M Aircraft Registration

C172

1976 CESSNA 172M

Aircraft Description

N431A is a 1976 Cessna 172M, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Ross Jason in Lakewood, CO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 5, 1996. The registration certificate was issued on July 22, 2025. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming IO-320 SERIES engine producing 150 horsepower, N431A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A526D5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N431A was last tracked by AviatorDB near Colorado Air And Space Port (KFTG) on February 14, 2026. The FAA registry record for N431A was last updated on July 22, 2025. 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 N431A. 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
1976
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172M
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
108 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 5, 1996
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 22, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
ROSS JASON
Address
2453 S ELLIS ST
City
LAKEWOOD
State / Zip Code
Colorado80228-4847
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
4-cycle
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-320 SERIES
Horsepower
150 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51223325
Mode S Code (Hex)
A526D5

Additional Details

Registration
N431A
Serial Number
17265942
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2032
Last Action Date
July 22, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00896291

Last Known Position

Date
April 4, 2026 (UTC 15:59:20)
Airport
Latitude
40.16066
Longitude
-104.717712

Data Source

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

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