N98424 - 1985 Cessna 172P Aircraft Registration

C172

1985 CESSNA 172P

Aircraft Description

N98424 is a 1985 Cessna 172P, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Pfister Thomas K in Minneapolis, MN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 14, 1984. The registration certificate was issued on August 20, 2025. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N98424 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADBCBB (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N98424 was last tracked by AviatorDB near Flying Cloud Airport (KFCM) on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N98424 was last updated on August 20, 2025. 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 N98424. 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
1985
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172P
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 14, 1984
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 20, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
PFISTER THOMAS K
Address
5033 NEWTON AVE S
City
MINNEAPOLIS
State / Zip Code
Minnesota55419-1027
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53336273
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADBCBB

Additional Details

Registration
N98424
Serial Number
17276289
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2032
Last Action Date
August 20, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00703384

Last Known Position

Date
March 21, 2026 (UTC 01:00:25)
Airport
Latitude
44.823474
Longitude
-93.453576

Data Source

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

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