N9897F - Cessna 172R Aircraft Registration

C72R

CESSNA 172R

Aircraft Description

N9897F is a Cessna 172R, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Pinnacle Aviation Services INC in Encinitas, CA. The registration certificate was issued on May 15, 2001. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. The aircraft is configured with 4 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADCFE6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N9897F was last tracked by AviatorDB near Mcclellan-palomar Airport (KCRQ) on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N9897F 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 172RG Cutlass RG served as general aviation's affordable solution for complex aircraft training, bridging the gap between basic flight instruction and commercial pilot requirements. First flown before its 1980 introduction, it was a high-wing single-engine monoplane that could seat up to four occupants with retractable landing gear and a constant-speed propeller. With a cruise speed of 140 knots and a range of 710 nautical miles, the aircraft was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C72R.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N9897F. 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
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172R
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C72R172RG Cutlass RG
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 15, 2001

Registered Owner

Name
PINNACLE AVIATION SERVICES INC
Address
1401 VANESSA CIR
City
ENCINITAS
State / Zip Code
California92024-2439
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
53347746
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADCFE6

Additional Details

Registration
N9897F
Serial Number
17280180
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
October 20, 2023
Last Update Date
October 20, 2023
Unique ID
00636801

Last Known Position

Date
April 6, 2026 (UTC 23:59:57)
Airport
Latitude
33.180725
Longitude
-117.388696

Data Source

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

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