N448AF - 1998 Cessna (textron Aviation) 172R Aircraft Registration

C172

1998 Cessna (Textron Aviation) 172R

Aircraft Description

N448AF is a 1998 Cessna 172R, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Beale Air Force Base Aero Club in Beale Afb, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 16, 1998. The registration certificate was issued on January 12, 2005. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming I0360 SER A&C engine producing 200 horsepower, N448AF is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5685B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N448AF was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.1255, -121.5778 on June 26, 2026. The FAA registry record for N448AF 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 80,402 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 N448AF. 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
1998
Manufacturer
Cessna (Textron Aviation)
Model
172R
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 16, 1998
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 12, 2005

Registered Owner

Name
BEALE AIR FORCE BASE AERO CLUB
Address
6249 C ST
City
BEALE AFB
State / Zip Code
California95903-1613
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
I0360 SER A&C
Horsepower
200 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51264133
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5685B

Additional Details

Registration
N448AF
Serial Number
17280448
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2029
Last Action Date
July 28, 2023
Last Update Date
July 28, 2023
Unique ID
00777001

Last Known Position

Date
July 15, 2026 (UTC 17:38:00)
Airport
Latitude
39.093979
Longitude
-121.568617

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-08-15 01:32:20 UTC