N668CS - 2016 Textron Aviation INC 172S Aircraft Registration

C172

2016 TEXTRON AVIATION INC 172S

Aircraft Description

N668CS is a 2016 Textron Aviation INC 172S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Tom Wood Aviation in Fishers, IN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 15, 2016. The registration certificate was issued on March 2, 2022. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine producing 180 horsepower, N668CS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A8D234 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N668CS was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.9491, -86.0570 on May 27, 2026. The FAA registry record for N668CS was last updated on July 21, 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 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 N668CS. 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
2016
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
April 15, 2016
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 2, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
TOM WOOD AVIATION
Address
9913 WILLOW VIEW RD
City
FISHERS
State / Zip Code
Indiana46038-2151
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)
52151064
Mode S Code (Hex)
A8D234

Additional Details

Registration
N668CS
Serial Number
172S11667
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 21, 2023
Last Update Date
July 21, 2023
Unique ID
01208664

Last Known Position

Date
June 28, 2026 (UTC 19:55:44)
Airport
Latitude
39.945172
Longitude
-86.053973

Data Source

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

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