N48EF - 2004 Cessna 172S Aircraft Registration

172S

2004 CESSNA 172S

Aircraft Description

N48EF is a 2004 Cessna 172S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Vista Air INC in Pacoima, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 22, 2004. The registration certificate was issued on July 31, 2025. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine producing 180 horsepower, N48EF is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5E6AA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N48EF was last tracked by AviatorDB near Whiteman Airport (KWHP) on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N48EF was last updated on July 31, 2025. 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 N48EF. 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
2004
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172S
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
172S172s
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 22, 2004
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 31, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
VISTA AIR INC
Address
10000 AIRPARK WAY
City
PACOIMA
State / Zip Code
California91331-7393
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)
51363252
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5E6AA

Additional Details

Registration
N48EF
Serial Number
172S9629
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2032
Last Action Date
July 31, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00091219

Last Known Position

Date
April 7, 2026 (UTC 20:40:07)
Airport
Latitude
34.263016
Longitude
-118.417371

Data Source

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

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