N685BB - 2023 Textron Aviation 172S Aircraft Registration

C172

2023 Textron Aviation 172S

Aircraft Description

N685BB is a 2023 Textron Aviation INC 172S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Heavenly Flight LLC in Cumming, GA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 23, 2023. The registration certificate was issued on July 5, 2023. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine producing 180 horsepower, N685BB is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A915E5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N685BB was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.2643, -83.8166 on June 26, 2026. The FAA registry record for N685BB was last updated on July 5, 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 N685BB. 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
2023
Manufacturer
Textron Aviation
Model
172S
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 23, 2023
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 5, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
HEAVENLY FLIGHT LLC
Address
5055 SHADBURN RD
City
CUMMING
State / Zip Code
Georgia30041-3960
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)
52212745
Mode S Code (Hex)
A915E5

Additional Details

Registration
N685BB
Serial Number
172S12980
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2030
Last Action Date
July 5, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01381193

Last Known Position

Date
July 30, 2026 (UTC 01:09:21)
Airport
Latitude
34.246994
Longitude
-83.858643

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-08-01 01:32:20 UTC