N4908G - Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N4908G is a Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Shaffer Aviation LLC in Tupelo, MS. The registration certificate was issued on January 6, 2021. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. The aircraft is configured with 4 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6138F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N4908G was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.5133, -87.6399 on March 4, 2026. The FAA registry record for N4908G was last updated on April 14, 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 N4908G. 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
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
Classification
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 6, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
SHAFFER AVIATION LLC
Address
1308 MICHAEL CIR
City
TUPELO
State / Zip Code
Mississippi38801-6111
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
51411617
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6138F

Additional Details

Registration
N4908G
Serial Number
17273455
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 14, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00380525

Last Known Position

Date
March 4, 2026 (UTC 18:33:36)
Airport
Latitude
34.513317
Longitude
-87.639942

Data Source

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

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