N70SU - 1998 Cessna 172R Aircraft Registration

C172

1998 CESSNA 172R

Aircraft Description

N70SU is a 1998 Cessna 172R, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ohio State University in Columbus, OH. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 8, 1998. The registration certificate was issued on September 24, 2008. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming I0360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N70SU is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A953D8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N70SU was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.0781, -83.0583 on June 26, 2026. The FAA registry record for N70SU was last updated on May 12, 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 80,402 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 N70SU. 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
1998
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172R
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 8, 1998
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 24, 2008

Registered Owner

Name
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
Address
2160 WEST CASE RD
City
COLUMBUS
State / Zip Code
Ohio43235-2539
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
I0360 SER
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52251730
Mode S Code (Hex)
A953D8

NTSB Accident History (1)

Additional Details

Registration
N70SU
Serial Number
17280460
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00327171

Last Known Position

Date
July 2, 2026 (UTC 23:57:04)
Airport
Latitude
40.078078
Longitude
-83.05895

Data Source

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

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