N8941V - 1974 Cessna 172M Aircraft Registration

C172

1974 CESSNA 172M

Aircraft Description

N8941V is a 1974 Cessna 172M, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Sky Castle Aviation LLC in New Castle, IN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 8, 1974. The registration certificate was issued on June 8, 2011. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N8941V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC56BF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8941V was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.2423, -85.3959 on June 20, 2024. The FAA registry record for N8941V was last updated on January 22, 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 N8941V. 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
1974
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172M
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
108 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 8, 1974
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 8, 2011

Registered Owner

Name
SKY CASTLE AVIATION LLC
Address
2912 E COUNTY ROAD 400 S
City
NEW CASTLE
State / Zip Code
Indiana47362-9425
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
4-cycle
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53053277
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC56BF

Additional Details

Registration
N8941V
Serial Number
17264298
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00811611

Last Known Position

Date
June 20, 2024 (UTC 12:57:36)
Airport
Latitude
40.242298
Longitude
-85.395897

Data Source

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

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