N798FA - 2021 Textron Aviation INC 172S Aircraft Registration

C172

2021 TEXTRON AVIATION INC 172S

Aircraft Description

N798FA is a 2021 Textron Aviation INC 172S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Christiansen Aviation LLC in Wilmington, DE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 27, 2021. The registration certificate was issued on August 29, 2022. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine producing 180 horsepower, N798FA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAD63B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N798FA was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.0082, -97.3241 on June 26, 2026. The FAA registry record for N798FA was last updated on August 25, 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 N798FA. 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
2021
Manufacturer
TEXTRON AVIATION INC
Model
172S
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 27, 2021
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 29, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
CHRISTIANSEN AVIATION LLC
Address
MAILBOXES ETC #1710
2207 CONCORD PIKE
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
Delaware19803
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)
52553073
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAD63B

Additional Details

Registration
N798FA
Serial Number
172S12729
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 25, 2023
Last Update Date
August 25, 2023
Unique ID
01348763

Last Known Position

Date
June 26, 2026 (UTC 20:58:23)
Airport
Latitude
33.008194
Longitude
-97.324091

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC