N485JM - 2025 Textron Aviation 172S Aircraft Registration

C172

2025 Textron Aviation 172S

Aircraft Description

N485JM is a 2025 Textron Aviation INC 172S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sanders Flight Training Center INC in Jasper, AL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 31, 2025. The registration certificate was issued on April 1, 2026. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2033. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine producing 180 horsepower, N485JM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5FC00 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N485JM was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 31.4285, -86.7967 on June 26, 2026. The FAA registry record for N485JM was last updated on April 1, 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 4,073 Textron Aviation INC 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 N485JM. 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
2025
Manufacturer
Textron Aviation
Model
172S
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 31, 2025
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 1, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
SANDERS FLIGHT TRAINING CENTER INC
Address
20 ELLIS HAYNES DR
City
JASPER
State / Zip Code
Alabama35503-3567
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-360-L2A
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51376000
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5FC00

Additional Details

Registration
N485JM
Serial Number
172S13465
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2033
Last Action Date
April 1, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01530818

Last Known Position

Date
July 29, 2026 (UTC 23:55:18)
Airport
Latitude
34.42417
Longitude
-85.770836

Data Source

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

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