N916GW - 2021 Textron Aviation INC 172S Aircraft Registration

C172

2021 TEXTRON AVIATION INC 172S

Aircraft Description

N916GW is a 2021 Textron Aviation INC 172S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to 9K Air LLC in Newark, DE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 1, 2021. The registration certificate was issued on April 9, 2022. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine producing 180 horsepower, N916GW is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ACADA0 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N916GW was last tracked by AviatorDB near Gillespie Field (KSEE) on June 26, 2026. The FAA registry record for N916GW was last updated on July 28, 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 N916GW. 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
December 1, 2021
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 9, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
9K AIR LLC
Address
117 SALEM CHURCH RD
City
NEWARK
State / Zip Code
Delaware19713-2940
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)
53126640
Mode S Code (Hex)
ACADA0

Additional Details

Registration
N916GW
Serial Number
172S12760
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2029
Last Action Date
July 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01348813

Last Known Position

Date
June 30, 2026 (UTC 23:59:58)
Airport
Latitude
34.209091
Longitude
-119.187367

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-07-01 01:32:20 UTC