N681DC - 2016 Textron Aviation INC 172S Aircraft Registration

C172

2016 TEXTRON AVIATION INC 172S

Aircraft Description

N681DC is a 2016 Textron Aviation INC 172S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Doodle Air LLC in San Jose, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 22, 2016. The registration certificate was issued on July 15, 2021. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine producing 180 horsepower, N681DC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9073C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N681DC was last tracked by AviatorDB near Palo Alto Airport (KPAO) on June 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N681DC was last updated on May 26, 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 N681DC. 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
October 22, 2016
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 15, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
DOODLE AIR LLC
Address
5655 SILVER CREEK VALLEY RD #472
City
SAN JOSE
State / Zip Code
California95138
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)
52203474
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9073C

Additional Details

Registration
N681DC
Serial Number
172S11681
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 26, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01233003

Last Known Position

Date
July 5, 2026 (UTC 23:59:52)
Airport
Latitude
37.66104
Longitude
-121.753533

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-07-01 01:32:20 UTC