N437PS - 2006 Cessna 172S Aircraft Registration

172S

2006 CESSNA 172S

Aircraft Description

N437PS is a 2006 Cessna 172S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to West Michigan Aviation Academy in Grand Rapids, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 21, 2021. The registration certificate was issued on January 12, 2022. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine producing 180 horsepower, N437PS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A53E75 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N437PS was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 42.8533, -85.5116 on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N437PS was last updated on July 7, 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 N437PS. 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
2006
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172S
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
172S172s
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 21, 2021
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 12, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
WEST MICHIGAN AVIATION ACADEMY
Address
5363 44TH ST SE
City
GRAND RAPIDS
State / Zip Code
Michigan49512-4093
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)
51237165
Mode S Code (Hex)
A53E75

Additional Details

Registration
N437PS
Serial Number
172S10263
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00269749

Last Known Position

Date
May 27, 2026 (UTC 17:43:20)
Airport
Latitude
42.858969
Longitude
-85.51287

Data Source

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

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