N43GF - 1980 Cessna 172P Aircraft Registration

C172

1980 CESSNA 172P

Aircraft Description

N43GF is a 1980 Cessna 172P, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Gaskins Joseph Spencer in Port Orchard, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 1, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on August 21, 2017. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N43GF is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A52161 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N43GF was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 47.4902, -122.7650 on January 23, 2025. The FAA registry record for N43GF was last updated on July 28, 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 N43GF. 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
1980
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172P
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 1, 1980
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 21, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
GASKINS JOSEPH SPENCER
Address
8042 E AGUILAR CT
City
PORT ORCHARD
State / Zip Code
Washington98366-8660
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51220541
Mode S Code (Hex)
A52161

Additional Details

Registration
N43GF
Serial Number
17274453
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2027
Last Action Date
July 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00492375

Last Known Position

Date
January 23, 2025 (UTC 00:01:42)
Airport
Latitude
47.4902
Longitude
-122.764999

Data Source

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

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