N99273 - 1985 Cessna 172P Aircraft Registration

C172

1985 CESSNA 172P

Aircraft Description

N99273 is a 1985 Cessna 172P, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to United States Air Force in Dover Afb, DE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 31, 1985. The registration certificate was issued on May 7, 2007. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N99273 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ADDD7A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N99273 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.1131, -75.4648 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N99273 was last updated on January 22, 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 N99273. 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
July 31, 1985
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 7, 2007

Registered Owner

Name
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
Address
1360 LAS VEGAS ST
City
DOVER AFB
State / Zip Code
Delaware19902-5055
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)
53356572
Mode S Code (Hex)
ADDD7A

Additional Details

Registration
N99273
Serial Number
17276427
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 26, 2026
Unique ID
00873015

Last Known Position

Date
March 24, 2026 (UTC 23:03:38)
Airport
Latitude
39.113113
Longitude
-75.464849

Data Source

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

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