N43860 - Cessna R172E Aircraft Registration

C172

CESSNA R172E

Aircraft Description

N43860 is a Cessna R172E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Friends of Army Aviation in Ozark, AL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 29, 1977. The registration certificate was issued on March 8, 2024. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2031. The aircraft is configured with 4 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A54419 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N43860 was last updated on March 8, 2024. 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 N43860. 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
R172E
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
108 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 29, 1977
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 8, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
FRIENDS OF ARMY AVIATION
Address
189 HERITAGE WAY
City
OZARK
State / Zip Code
Alabama36360-2801
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
51242031
Mode S Code (Hex)
A54419

Additional Details

Registration
N43860
Serial Number
R172-0124
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2031
Last Action Date
March 8, 2024
Last Update Date
March 8, 2024
Unique ID
00192304

Data Source

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

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