N938SA - 2003 Cessna 172S Aircraft Registration

172S

2003 CESSNA 172S

Aircraft Description

N938SA is a 2003 Cessna 172S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mgas LLC in Fairfield, NJ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 12, 2003. The registration certificate was issued on December 7, 2017. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine producing 180 horsepower, N938SA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD04F2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N938SA was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.8663, -74.2875 on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N938SA was last updated on April 7, 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 N938SA. 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
2003
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172S
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
172S172s
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 12, 2003
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 7, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
MGAS LLC
Address
35 WRIGHT WAY
City
FAIRFIELD
State / Zip Code
New Jersey07004-3504
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)
53202362
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD04F2

Additional Details

Registration
N938SA
Serial Number
172S9388
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2027
Last Action Date
April 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00035169

Last Known Position

Date
May 28, 2026 (UTC 18:56:31)
Airport
Latitude
40.878777
Longitude
-74.268764

Data Source

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

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