N50976 - Cessna 172P Aircraft Registration

C172

CESSNA 172P

Aircraft Description

N50976 is a Cessna 172P, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Cape Aviation Services LLC in Hyannis, MA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 29, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on January 24, 2019. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2029. The aircraft is configured with 4 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A65ECB (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N50976 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 41.7811, -69.9450 on March 14, 2026. The FAA registry record for N50976 was last updated on July 7, 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 N50976. 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
172P
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 29, 1980
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 24, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
CAPE AVIATION SERVICES LLC
Address
660 BARNSTABLE RD
City
HYANNIS
State / Zip Code
Massachusetts02601-1927
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
51457313
Mode S Code (Hex)
A65ECB

Additional Details

Registration
N50976
Serial Number
17274243
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 7, 2023
Last Update Date
July 7, 2023
Unique ID
00151255

Last Known Position

Date
March 14, 2026 (UTC 01:13:10)
Airport
Latitude
41.781097
Longitude
-69.944957

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC