N977TH - 2023 Textron Aviation 172S Aircraft Registration

C172

2023 Textron Aviation 172S

Aircraft Description

N977TH is a 2023 Textron Aviation INC 172S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Heavy Metal Air LLC in Farmingdale, NY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 17, 2023. The registration certificate was issued on October 7, 2024. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine producing 180 horsepower, N977TH is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD9F57 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N977TH was last tracked by AviatorDB near Westchester County Airport (KHPN) on June 25, 2026. The FAA registry record for N977TH was last updated on April 23, 2026. 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 N977TH. 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
2023
Manufacturer
Textron Aviation
Model
172S
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 17, 2023
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 7, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
HEAVY METAL AIR LLC
Address
7150 REPUBLIC AIRPORT STE 101
City
FARMINGDALE
State / Zip Code
New York11735-3999
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)
53317527
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD9F57

Additional Details

Registration
N977TH
Serial Number
172S12977
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2031
Last Action Date
April 23, 2026
Last Update Date
October 7, 2024
Unique ID
01377993

Last Known Position

Date
July 30, 2026 (UTC 15:23:10)
Airport
Latitude
41.056886
Longitude
-73.698973

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-08-01 01:32:20 UTC