N4461L - 1966 Cessna 172G Aircraft Registration

C172

1966 CESSNA 172G

Aircraft Description

N4461L is a 1966 Cessna 172G, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Merdan Curtis D in Flower Mound, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 10, 1966. The registration certificate was issued on October 27, 2020. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N4461L is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5636D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N4461L was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.1675, -97.0504 on January 30, 2026. The FAA registry record for N4461L was last updated on March 24, 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 N4461L. 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
1966
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172G
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 10, 1966
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 27, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
MERDAN CURTIS D
Address
5304 TOWNSEND DR
City
FLOWER MOUND
State / Zip Code
Texas75028-1998
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-300 SER
Horsepower
145 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51261555
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5636D

Additional Details

Registration
N4461L
Serial Number
17254556
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 24, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00922564

Last Known Position

Date
January 30, 2026 (UTC 16:50:54)
Airport
Latitude
33.167496
Longitude
-97.050421

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC