N941SM - Cessna 172RG Aircraft Registration

C72R

CESSNA 172RG

Aircraft Description

N941SM is a Cessna 172RG, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Schmidt Aaron B in Auburn, AL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 23, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on March 14, 2016. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2029. The aircraft is configured with 4 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD127B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N941SM was last tracked by AviatorDB near Auburn University Regional Airport (KAUO) on March 16, 2026. The FAA registry record for N941SM was last updated on July 22, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 172RG Cutlass RG served as general aviation's affordable solution for complex aircraft training, bridging the gap between basic flight instruction and commercial pilot requirements. First flown before its 1980 introduction, it was a high-wing single-engine monoplane that could seat up to four occupants with retractable landing gear and a constant-speed propeller. With a cruise speed of 140 knots and a range of 710 nautical miles, the aircraft was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C72R.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N941SM. 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
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172RG
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C72R172RG Cutlass RG
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 23, 1980
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 14, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
SCHMIDT AARON B
Address
441 PINEDALE DR
City
AUBURN
State / Zip Code
Alabama36830-7403
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
53211173
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD127B

Additional Details

Registration
N941SM
Serial Number
172RG0278
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 22, 2023
Last Update Date
July 22, 2023
Unique ID
00132265

Last Known Position

Date
March 16, 2026 (UTC 00:34:28)
Airport
Latitude
32.614277
Longitude
-85.434872

Data Source

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

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