N4698D - 1979 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1979 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N4698D is a 1979 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Drm Aviation LLC in Glencoe, AL. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 21, 1990. The registration certificate was issued on August 6, 2014. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N4698D is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5BE7E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N4698D was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.9726, -86.0890 on September 17, 2024. The FAA registry record for N4698D was last updated on March 10, 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 N4698D. 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
1979
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172N
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 21, 1990
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 6, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
DRM AVIATION LLC
Address
1204 WALKER DR
City
GLENCOE
State / Zip Code
Alabama35905-9419
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)
51337176
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5BE7E

Additional Details

Registration
N4698D
Serial Number
17272333
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00903384

Last Known Position

Date
September 17, 2024 (UTC 22:29:12)
Airport
Latitude
33.972599
Longitude
-86.088996

Data Source

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

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