N85JA - Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N85JA is a Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Frequency Change Aviation Services INC in Nashville, TN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 27, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on October 12, 2024. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2031. The aircraft is configured with 4 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABA5C8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N85JA was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 36.1750, -86.8892 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N85JA was last updated on October 12, 2024. 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 N85JA. 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
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
September 27, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 12, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
FREQUENCY CHANGE AVIATION SERVICES INC
Address
5016 CENTENNIAL BLVD STE 200
City
NASHVILLE
State / Zip Code
Tennessee37209-1577
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
52722710
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABA5C8

Additional Details

Registration
N85JA
Serial Number
17273313
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2031
Last Action Date
October 12, 2024
Last Update Date
October 12, 2024
Unique ID
00253344

Last Known Position

Date
May 19, 2026 (UTC 15:35:37)
Airport
Latitude
36.194924
Longitude
-86.882629

Data Source

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

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