N9897F - Cessna 172R Aircraft Registration

C172

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 June 26, 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 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 80,402 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 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
C172172 Skyhawk
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

NTSB Accident History (1)

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
June 30, 2026 (UTC 22:48:47)
Airport
Latitude
33.127899
Longitude
-117.279547

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-07-01 01:32:20 UTC