N701PY - 1978 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1978 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N701PY is a 1978 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Pierce Anthony N in Sumner, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 17, 1996. The registration certificate was issued on August 3, 2009. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-360-A1D engine producing 180 horsepower, N701PY is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A959A1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N701PY was last tracked by AviatorDB near Auburn Municipal Airport (KS50) on March 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N701PY was last updated on April 14, 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 N701PY. 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
1978
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172N
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 17, 1996
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 3, 2009

Registered Owner

Name
PIERCE ANTHONY N
Address
5114 152ND AVENUE CT E
City
SUMNER
State / Zip Code
Washington98390-3208
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-360-A1D
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52254641
Mode S Code (Hex)
A959A1

Additional Details

Registration
N701PY
Serial Number
17270811
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 14, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00056201

Last Known Position

Date
April 7, 2026 (UTC 21:58:52)
Airport
Latitude
47.327362
Longitude
-122.225681

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC