N704LU - 2014 Cessna 172S Aircraft Registration

172S

2014 CESSNA 172S

Aircraft Description

N704LU is a 2014 Cessna 172S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 29, 2014. The registration certificate was issued on June 23, 2014. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine producing 180 horsepower, N704LU is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A96477 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N704LU was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 37.3341, -79.1952 on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N704LU was last updated on January 22, 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 N704LU. 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
2014
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172S
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
172S172s
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 29, 2014
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 23, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY
Address
1971 UNIVERSITY BLVD MSC 710071
City
LYNCHBURG
State / Zip Code
Virginia24502-2269
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)
52262167
Mode S Code (Hex)
A96477

Additional Details

Registration
N704LU
Serial Number
172S11425
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01137406

Last Known Position

Date
April 4, 2026 (UTC 01:25:31)
Airport
Latitude
37.337311
Longitude
-79.193076

Data Source

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

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