N964AU - 2020 Textron Aviation INC 172S Aircraft Registration

C172

2020 TEXTRON AVIATION INC 172S

Aircraft Description

N964AU is a 2020 Textron Aviation INC 172S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Auburn University in Auburn University, AL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 31, 2020. The registration certificate was issued on June 15, 2020. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine producing 180 horsepower, N964AU is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD6B15 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N964AU was last tracked by AviatorDB near Auburn University Regional Airport (KAUO) on June 25, 2026. The FAA registry record for N964AU 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 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 N964AU. 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
2020
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
March 31, 2020
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 15, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
AUBURN UNIVERSITY
Address
107 SAMFORD HALL
City
AUBURN UNIVERSITY
State / Zip Code
Alabama36849-0001
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)
53265425
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD6B15

Additional Details

Registration
N964AU
Serial Number
172S12479
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
01311472

Last Known Position

Date
June 27, 2026 (UTC 21:45:59)
Airport
Latitude
32.611439
Longitude
-85.439534

Data Source

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

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