N9865G - 1971 Cessna 172L Aircraft Registration

C172

1971 CESSNA 172L

Aircraft Description

N9865G is a 1971 Cessna 172L, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wheeler John W in River Ranch, FL. The registration certificate was issued on September 26, 2017. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N9865G is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADC47C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N9865G was last updated on January 5, 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 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 N9865G. 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
1971
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172L
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 26, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
WHEELER JOHN W
Address
PO BOX 30316
City
RIVER RANCH
State / Zip Code
Florida33867
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)
53342174
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADC47C

Additional Details

Registration
N9865G
Serial Number
17259765
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2027
Last Action Date
January 5, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00123660

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC