N503SP - 1998 Cessna 172S Aircraft Registration

172S

1998 CESSNA 172S

Aircraft Description

N503SP is a 1998 Cessna 172S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to New Horizon Aviation INC in Warwick, RI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 12, 1998. The registration certificate was issued on August 29, 2012. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming I0360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N503SP is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A646B3 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N503SP was last tracked by AviatorDB near Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (KPVD) on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N503SP was last updated on June 3, 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 N503SP. 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
1998
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172S
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
172S172s
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 12, 1998
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 29, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
NEW HORIZON AVIATION INC
Address
530 AIRPORT RD
City
WARWICK
State / Zip Code
Rhode Island02886
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
I0360 SER
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51443263
Mode S Code (Hex)
A646B3

Additional Details

Registration
N503SP
Serial Number
172S8040
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 3, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00983696

Last Known Position

Date
April 7, 2026 (UTC 14:11:33)
Airport
Latitude
41.728363
Longitude
-71.428736

Data Source

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

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