N540ER - Textron Aviation INC 172S Aircraft Registration

C172

TEXTRON AVIATION INC 172S

Aircraft Description

N540ER is a Textron Aviation INC 172S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Embry-riddle Aeronautical University INC in Prescott, AZ. The registration certificate was issued on April 8, 2025. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2032. The aircraft is configured with 4 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6D860 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N540ER was last tracked by AviatorDB near Prescott Regional Airport - Ernest A. Love Field (KPRC) on June 26, 2026. The FAA registry record for N540ER was last updated on April 8, 2025. 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 4,073 Textron Aviation INC 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 N540ER. 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
TEXTRON AVIATION INC
Model
172S
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 8, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY INC
Address
3700 WILLOW CREEK RD
City
PRESCOTT
State / Zip Code
Arizona86301-3721
Country
United States

Operator / Airline

Operator
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
ICAO Code
ERU

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
51554140
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6D860

Additional Details

Registration
N540ER
Serial Number
172S13308
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2032
Last Action Date
April 8, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01482893

Last Known Position

Date
June 29, 2026 (UTC 18:28:24)
Airport
Latitude
34.657443
Longitude
-112.450161

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC