N856ER - 2021 Textron Aviation INC 172S Aircraft Registration

C172

2021 TEXTRON AVIATION INC 172S

Aircraft Description

N856ER is a 2021 Textron Aviation INC 172S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Embry Riddle Aeronautical University INC in Daytona Beach, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 13, 2021. The registration certificate was issued on September 16, 2021. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine producing 180 horsepower, N856ER is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABBE16 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N856ER was last tracked by AviatorDB near Daytona Beach International Airport (KDAB) on June 25, 2026. The FAA registry record for N856ER was last updated on June 10, 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 N856ER. 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
May 13, 2021
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 16, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
EMBRY RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY INC
Address
1 AEROSPACE BLVD
City
DAYTONA BEACH
State / Zip Code
Florida32114-3910
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)
52737026
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABBE16

Additional Details

Registration
N856ER
Serial Number
172S12674
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01338710

Last Known Position

Date
June 27, 2026 (UTC 23:58:27)
Airport
Latitude
29.181678
Longitude
-81.059229

Data Source

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

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