N431FP - Cessna 172S Aircraft Registration

172S

CESSNA 172S

Aircraft Description

N431FP is a Cessna 172S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sky West Aviation INC Trustee in Albuquerque, NM. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 30, 2003. The registration certificate was issued on February 9, 2023. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine producing 180 horsepower, N431FP is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A52760 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N431FP was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 51.5467, 12.0740 on March 19, 2026. The FAA registry record for N431FP was last updated on February 9, 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 N431FP. 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
172S
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
172S172s
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 30, 2003
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 9, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
SKY WEST AVIATION INC TRUSTEE
Address
2523 STIEGLITZ AVE SE
City
ALBUQUERQUE
State / Zip Code
New Mexico87106-9605
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)
51223540
Mode S Code (Hex)
A52760

Additional Details

Registration
N431FP
Serial Number
172S9431
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 28, 2030
Last Action Date
February 9, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00042029

Last Known Position

Date
June 6, 2026 (UTC 09:42:56)
Airport
Latitude
51.536636
Longitude
12.031959

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-01 01:32:20 UTC