N628RB - 1972 Cessna 172L Aircraft Registration

C172

1972 CESSNA 172L

Aircraft Description

N628RB is a 1972 Cessna 172L, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Brown Michael C in Erie, KS. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 10, 1972. The registration certificate was issued on August 7, 2014. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N628RB is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A8356E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N628RB was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 37.6682, -95.4867 on January 3, 2025. The FAA registry record for N628RB was last updated on March 10, 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 N628RB. 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
1972
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172L
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 10, 1972
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 7, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
BROWN MICHAEL C
Address
10530 PRYOR RD
City
ERIE
State / Zip Code
Kansas66733-5215
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52032556
Mode S Code (Hex)
A8356E

Additional Details

Registration
N628RB
Serial Number
17260622
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00253020

Last Known Position

Date
January 3, 2025 (UTC 19:25:24)
Airport
Latitude
37.668173
Longitude
-95.486727

Data Source

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

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