N46435 - 1968 Cessna 172K Aircraft Registration

C172

1968 CESSNA 172K

Aircraft Description

N46435 is a 1968 Cessna 172K, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Hawkins County Sports Wings INC in Kingsport, TN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 13, 1968. The registration certificate was issued on November 29, 1983. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N46435 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5AB56 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N46435 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 36.3270, -83.1346 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N46435 was last updated on June 23, 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 N46435. 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
September 13, 1968
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 29, 1983

Registered Owner

Name
HAWKINS COUNTY SPORTS WINGS INC
Address
5521 COMMANCHE DR
City
KINGSPORT
State / Zip Code
Tennessee37664-4217
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)
51325526
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5AB56

Additional Details

Registration
N46435
Serial Number
17257266
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
November 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 23, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00123204

Last Known Position

Date
May 15, 2026 (UTC 16:09:16)
Airport
Latitude
36.508918
Longitude
-82.741719

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC