N46474 - Cessna 172K Aircraft Registration

C172

CESSNA 172K

Aircraft Description

N46474 is a Cessna 172K, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Beam 33 INC in Billings, MT. The registration certificate was issued on January 27, 2026. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2033. The aircraft is configured with 4 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5ABE1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N46474 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 45.6878, -108.5817 on March 5, 2026. The FAA registry record for N46474 was last updated on January 27, 2026. 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 N46474. 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
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
Classification
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 27, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
BEAM 33 INC
Address
1561 ARCADIA DR
City
BILLINGS
State / Zip Code
Montana59102-7955
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
4-cycle
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
51325741
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5ABE1

Additional Details

Registration
N46474
Serial Number
17257292
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2033
Last Action Date
January 27, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00323214

Last Known Position

Date
April 5, 2026 (UTC 18:36:39)
Airport
Latitude
45.742555
Longitude
-109.791527

Data Source

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

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