N965MS - 1973 Cessna 172M Aircraft Registration

C172

1973 CESSNA 172M

Aircraft Description

N965MS is a 1973 Cessna 172M, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Mt San Antonio College in Walnut, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 31, 1973. The registration certificate was issued on March 10, 2005. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N965MS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD6FDD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N965MS was last tracked by AviatorDB near Brackett Field (KPOC) on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N965MS was last updated on October 20, 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 N965MS. 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
1973
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
January 31, 1973
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 10, 2005

Registered Owner

Name
MT SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE
Address
1100 N GRAND AVE
City
WALNUT
State / Zip Code
California91789-1341
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)
53267735
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD6FDD

Additional Details

Registration
N965MS
Serial Number
17261395
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
October 20, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00291122

Last Known Position

Date
April 6, 2026 (UTC 23:59:57)
Airport
Latitude
34.092144
Longitude
-117.781285

Data Source

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

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