N903NS - 1976 Cessna 172M Aircraft Registration

C172

1976 CESSNA 172M

Aircraft Description

N903NS is a 1976 Cessna 172M, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to American Patrols INC in Midland, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 22, 2003. The registration certificate was issued on February 21, 2024. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N903NS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC7B8E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N903NS was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 31.8533, -102.0619 on March 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N903NS was last updated on February 21, 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 N903NS. 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
1976
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
December 22, 2003
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 21, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
AMERICAN PATROLS INC
Address
10306 S COUNTY ROAD 1210
City
MIDLAND
State / Zip Code
Texas79706-7820
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)
53075616
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC7B8E

Additional Details

Registration
N903NS
Serial Number
17267441
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 28, 2031
Last Action Date
February 21, 2024
Last Update Date
February 21, 2024
Unique ID
00076159

Last Known Position

Date
June 7, 2026 (UTC 18:00:52)
Airport
Latitude
31.870593
Longitude
-102.078347

Data Source

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

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