N841KS - 2022 Textron Aviation INC 172S Aircraft Registration

C172

2022 TEXTRON AVIATION INC 172S

Aircraft Description

N841KS is a 2022 Textron Aviation INC 172S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Kansas State University in Salina, KS. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 25, 2022. The registration certificate was issued on September 29, 2022. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine producing 180 horsepower, N841KS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB8482 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N841KS was last tracked by AviatorDB near Salina Municipal Airport (KSLN) on June 26, 2026. The FAA registry record for N841KS was last updated on September 2, 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 N841KS. 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
2022
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
March 25, 2022
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 29, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
Address
2310 CENTENNIAL RD
City
SALINA
State / Zip Code
Kansas67401-8058
Country
United States

Operator / Airline

Operator
Kansas State University
ICAO Code
KSU

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-360-L2A
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52702202
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB8482

Additional Details

Registration
N841KS
Serial Number
172S12805
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 2, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01358437

Last Known Position

Date
June 30, 2026 (UTC 19:37:52)
Airport
Latitude
38.796542
Longitude
-97.642242

Data Source

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

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