N72TN - 1976 Cessna R172K Aircraft Registration

C172

1976 CESSNA R172K

Aircraft Description

N72TN is a 1976 Cessna R172K, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Tornado Alley Turbo INC in Ada, OK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 17, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on May 26, 2006. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor IO-360 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N72TN is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9A2E9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N72TN was last updated on October 20, 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 N72TN. 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
1976
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
R172K
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
76 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 17, 1976
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 26, 2006

Registered Owner

Name
TORNADO ALLEY TURBO INC
Address
300 AIRPORT RD
City
ADA
State / Zip Code
Oklahoma74820-1901
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO-360 SER
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52321351
Mode S Code (Hex)
A9A2E9

Additional Details

Registration
N72TN
Serial Number
R1722028
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
October 20, 2023
Last Update Date
October 20, 2023
Unique ID
00951266

Data Source

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

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