N53237 - 2003 Cessna 172S Aircraft Registration

172S

2003 CESSNA 172S

Aircraft Description

N53237 is a 2003 Cessna 172S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Jet Air INC in Iowa City, IA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 11, 2003. The registration certificate was issued on February 7, 2023. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine producing 180 horsepower, N53237 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6BABC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N53237 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.0450, -86.2516 on March 8, 2026. The FAA registry record for N53237 was last updated on February 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 N53237. 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
February 11, 2003
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 7, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
JET AIR INC
Address
1801 RIVERSIDE DR
City
IOWA CITY
State / Zip Code
Iowa52246
Country
United States

Operator / Airline

Operator
Jet Air
ICAO Code
JEA

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-360-L2A
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51535274
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6BABC

Additional Details

Registration
N53237
Serial Number
172S9314
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 28, 2030
Last Action Date
February 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00032989

Last Known Position

Date
May 28, 2026 (UTC 22:08:27)
Airport
Latitude
40.026798
Longitude
-86.25235

Data Source

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

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