N46MP - 1983 Cessna (textron Aviation) 172RG Aircraft Registration

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1983 Cessna (Textron Aviation) 172RG

Aircraft Description

N46MP is a 1983 Cessna 172RG, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Anderson Howard E in Luray, VA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 7, 1983. The registration certificate was issued on August 27, 2014. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N46MP is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A59863 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N46MP was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.7498, -78.3917 on April 4, 2026. The FAA registry record for N46MP 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 80,402 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 N46MP. 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
1983
Manufacturer
Cessna (Textron Aviation)
Model
172RG
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C72R172RG Cutlass RG
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 7, 1983
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 27, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
ANDERSON HOWARD E
Address
446 IDA HOLLOW RD
City
LURAY
State / Zip Code
Virginia22835-7120
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O&VO-360 SER
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51314143
Mode S Code (Hex)
A59863

Additional Details

Registration
N46MP
Serial Number
172RG1144
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
00063034

Last Known Position

Date
April 4, 2026 (UTC 14:52:46)
Airport
Latitude
38.749832
Longitude
-78.39169

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-08-01 01:32:20 UTC