N53070 - 2003 Cessna 172S Aircraft Registration

172S

2003 CESSNA 172S

Aircraft Description

N53070 is a 2003 Cessna 172S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wnc Aviation LLC in Arden, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 10, 2003. The registration certificate was issued on July 14, 2003. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine producing 180 horsepower, N53070 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6B3D3 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N53070 was last tracked by AviatorDB near Asheville Regional Airport (KAVL) on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N53070 was last updated on March 24, 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 N53070. 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
2003
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172S
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
172S172s
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 10, 2003
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 14, 2003

Registered Owner

Name
WNC AVIATION LLC
Address
229 AIRPORT RD STE 7 # 127
City
ARDEN
State / Zip Code
North Carolina28704-6403
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-360-L2A
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51531723
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6B3D3

Additional Details

Registration
N53070
Serial Number
172S9325
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 24, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00037349

Last Known Position

Date
April 3, 2026 (UTC 21:27:16)
Airport
Latitude
35.438927
Longitude
-82.540473

Data Source

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

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