N76016 - 1976 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1976 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N76016 is a 1976 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Cape Fear Aviation Maintenance LLC in Fayetteville, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 3, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on April 16, 2020. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N76016 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA4422 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N76016 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.9094, -78.8337 on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N76016 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 N76016. 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
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
November 3, 1976
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 16, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
CAPE FEAR AVIATION MAINTENANCE LLC
Address
7154 BUTLER NURSERY RD
City
FAYETTEVILLE
State / Zip Code
North Carolina28306-7406
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52442042
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA4422

Additional Details

Registration
N76016
Serial Number
17268092
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00473117

Last Known Position

Date
May 28, 2026 (UTC 15:34:17)
Airport
Latitude
34.891983
Longitude
-78.860536

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC