N9869Q - 1975 Cessna 172M Aircraft Registration

C172

1975 CESSNA 172M

Aircraft Description

N9869Q is a 1975 Cessna 172M, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Fort Smith Flying Club INC in Fort Smith, AR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 4, 2004. The registration certificate was issued on December 8, 2004. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N9869Q is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADC510 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N9869Q was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.4579, -94.0839 on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N9869Q was last updated on July 18, 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 N9869Q. 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
1975
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
June 4, 2004
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 8, 2004

Registered Owner

Name
FORT SMITH FLYING CLUB INC
Address
PO BOX 11953
City
FORT SMITH
State / Zip Code
Arkansas72917-1953
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)
53342420
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADC510

Additional Details

Registration
N9869Q
Serial Number
17265813
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 28, 2029
Last Action Date
July 18, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00173660

Last Known Position

Date
March 23, 2026 (UTC 20:37:56)
Airport
Latitude
35.45787
Longitude
-94.083939

Data Source

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

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