N860SA - 2001 Cessna 172S Aircraft Registration

172S

2001 CESSNA 172S

Aircraft Description

N860SA is a 2001 Cessna 172S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Saint Clair Flight Academy INC in Richmond, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 31, 2001. The registration certificate was issued on June 11, 2012. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming I0360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N860SA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABD068 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N860SA was last updated on May 19, 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 N860SA. 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
2001
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172S
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
172S172s
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 31, 2001
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 11, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
SAINT CLAIR FLIGHT ACADEMY INC
Address
PO BOX 72
City
RICHMOND
State / Zip Code
Michigan48062-0072
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
I0360 SER
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52750150
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABD068

Additional Details

Registration
N860SA
Serial Number
172S8860
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 19, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00683804

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC