N720LU - 2023 Textron Aviation 172S Aircraft Registration

C172

2023 Textron Aviation 172S

Aircraft Description

N720LU is a 2023 Textron Aviation INC 172S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Liberty University INC in Lynchburg, VA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 8, 2023. The registration certificate was issued on December 13, 2023. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine producing 180 horsepower, N720LU is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9A499 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N720LU was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 37.3402, -79.1911 on June 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N720LU was last updated on December 13, 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 N720LU. 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
November 8, 2023
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 13, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY INC
Address
1971 UNIVERSITY BLVD
City
LYNCHBURG
State / Zip Code
Virginia24515-0002
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)
52322231
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9A499

Additional Details

Registration
N720LU
Serial Number
172S13075
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2030
Last Action Date
December 13, 2023
Last Update Date
December 13, 2023
Unique ID
01420305

Last Known Position

Date
July 29, 2026 (UTC 20:09:30)
Airport
Latitude
37.294301
Longitude
-79.221337

Data Source

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

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