N46349 - 1968 Cessna 172K Aircraft Registration

C172

1968 CESSNA 172K

Aircraft Description

N46349 is a 1968 Cessna 172K, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Third Step 1 LLC in Gilbert, AZ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 16, 1968. The registration certificate was issued on November 28, 2025. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N46349 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5A7C6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N46349 was last tracked by AviatorDB near Scottsdale Airport (KSDL) on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N46349 was last updated on November 28, 2025. 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 N46349. 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
172K
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 16, 1968
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 28, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
THIRD STEP 1 LLC
Address
2487 S GILBERT RD STE 106 PMB 113
City
GILBERT
State / Zip Code
Arizona85295-2802
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
4-cycle
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51323706
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5A7C6

Additional Details

Registration
N46349
Serial Number
17257202
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
November 30, 2032
Last Action Date
November 28, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00053164

Last Known Position

Date
April 7, 2026 (UTC 20:33:19)
Airport
Latitude
33.625591
Longitude
-111.907509

Data Source

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

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