N503AM - 1982 Cessna 172P Aircraft Registration

C172

1982 CESSNA 172P

Aircraft Description

N503AM is a 1982 Cessna 172P, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Alpha Aviation LLC in Spartanburg, SC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 27, 1982. The registration certificate was issued on June 13, 2006. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N503AM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A64521 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N503AM was last tracked by AviatorDB near Orlando Executive Airport (KORL) on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N503AM 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 N503AM. 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
1982
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172P
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 27, 1982
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 13, 2006

Registered Owner

Name
ALPHA AVIATION LLC
Address
390 E HENRY ST STE 203
City
SPARTANBURG
State / Zip Code
South Carolina29302-2659
Country
United States

Operator / Airline

Operator
Alpha Aviation
ICAO Code
APH

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51442441
Mode S Code (Hex)
A64521

Additional Details

Registration
N503AM
Serial Number
17275767
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
00022686

Last Known Position

Date
March 21, 2026 (UTC 18:02:03)
Airport
Latitude
35.054301
Longitude
-81.907711

Data Source

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

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