N431CP - 2001 Cessna 172S Aircraft Registration

172S

2001 CESSNA 172S

Aircraft Description

N431CP is a 2001 Cessna 172S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Civil Air Patrol in Maxwell Afb, AL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 19, 2001. The registration certificate was issued on March 28, 2001. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming I0360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N431CP is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A52715 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N431CP was last tracked by AviatorDB near Merrill Field (PAMR) on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N431CP was last updated on October 20, 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 N431CP. 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
2001
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172S
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
172S172s
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 19, 2001
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 28, 2001

Registered Owner

Name
CIVIL AIR PATROL
Address
105 S HANSELL ST BLDG 714
City
MAXWELL AFB
State / Zip Code
Alabama36112-5937
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
I0360 SER
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51223425
Mode S Code (Hex)
A52715

Additional Details

Registration
N431CP
Serial Number
172S8693
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
October 20, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00773725

Last Known Position

Date
March 24, 2026 (UTC 07:23:56)
Airport
Latitude
61.216891
Longitude
-149.844793

Data Source

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

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