N4976F - 1980 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1980 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N4976F is a 1980 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Lytle John A in Anaheim, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 23, 1995. The registration certificate was issued on April 18, 1995. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N4976F is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A62D49 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N4976F was last tracked by AviatorDB near Chino Airport (KCNO) on March 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N4976F was last updated on October 13, 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 N4976F. 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
1980
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
January 23, 1995
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 18, 1995

Registered Owner

Name
LYTLE JOHN A
Address
1130 N BASQUE PL
City
ANAHEIM
State / Zip Code
California92806
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)
51426511
Mode S Code (Hex)
A62D49

Additional Details

Registration
N4976F
Serial Number
172-73113
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2030
Last Action Date
October 13, 2023
Last Update Date
October 13, 2023
Unique ID
00960735

Last Known Position

Date
April 3, 2026 (UTC 20:56:57)
Airport
Latitude
33.97982
Longitude
-117.635464

Data Source

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

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