N4873G - 1979 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1979 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N4873G is a 1979 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to 4873G Flying Club INC in Punxsutawney, PA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 27, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on June 21, 1985. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N4873G is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A60562 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N4873G was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 41.0971, -78.7985 on March 9, 2026. The FAA registry record for N4873G was last updated on March 4, 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 N4873G. 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
October 27, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 21, 1985

Registered Owner

Name
4873G FLYING CLUB INC
Address
120 W MAHONING ST
City
PUNXSUTAWNEY
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania15767-2017
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)
51402542
Mode S Code (Hex)
A60562

Additional Details

Registration
N4873G
Serial Number
17273420
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00640405

Last Known Position

Date
March 9, 2026 (UTC 15:40:07)
Airport
Latitude
41.097107
Longitude
-78.798462

Data Source

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

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