N46230 - 1968 Cessna 172I Aircraft Registration

C172

1968 CESSNA 172I

Aircraft Description

N46230 is a 1968 Cessna 172I, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Owen Collins in Toccoa, GA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 9, 1968. The registration certificate was issued on March 4, 2021. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N46230 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5A3E3 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N46230 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.6246, -83.3398 on February 14, 2026. The FAA registry record for N46230 was last updated on April 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 N46230. 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
1968
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172I
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 9, 1968
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 4, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
OWEN COLLINS
Address
226 CROSS CREEK DR
City
TOCCOA
State / Zip Code
Georgia30577-1800
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)
51321743
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5A3E3

Additional Details

Registration
N46230
Serial Number
17257123
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00533134

Last Known Position

Date
February 14, 2026 (UTC 16:40:34)
Airport
Latitude
34.624623
Longitude
-83.339825

Data Source

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

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