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G-GYAV

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Cessna 172
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
580 nm
Cruise speed
114 kt
Max speed
122 kt
Service ceiling
15,000 ft
Takeoff distance
514 m
Landing distance
395 m
Weights
MTOW
1,100 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
200 L
Dimensions
Length
8.3 m
Wingspan
10.9 m
Height
2.6 m
Capacity
Seats
4
Max passengers
4

Flight activity

(28 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
6
Last 90 days
14
Last seen
17 Oct 2026
Tracked since
28 May 2026
  • Tracked flight17 Oct 2026 · 0h 43m
  • Tracked flight1 Oct 2026 · 2h 42m
  • Tracked flight28 Sept 2026 · 3h 18m
  • Tracked flight21 Sept 2026 · 1h 03m
  • Tracked flight9 Sept 2026 · 1h 24m
  • Tracked flight22 Aug 2026 · 4h 54m
  • Tracked flight19 Jul 2026 · 2h 47m
  • Tracked flight18 Jul 2026 · 2h 25m
  • Tracked flight29 Jun 2026 · 8h 01m
  • Tracked flight28 Jun 2026 · 7h 26m

Showing the 10 most recent distinct flights. The total counts every raw ADS-B tracking leg, including repeat observations and sub-5-minute artifacts.

From ADS-B observations collected since May 2026. Coverage depends on ground-receiver density; gaps do not mean the aircraft did not fly.

How common is this aircraft?
29,910Cessna 172 registered worldwide

Common. One of the most common aircraft types we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • G-GYAVGBACTIVE
    Private
    1991 – present

Owner names are published by the issuing civil registry (FAA / CCARCS / CASA / ANAC / NZ CAA). Owner addresses present in the source are not republished here. Registered owner? Request removal

G-GYAV — frequently asked
What aircraft model is G-GYAV?

G-GYAV is a Cessna 172. Sprinkle's record for G-GYAV covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is G-GYAV currently active?

Registry records list G-GYAV's status as Active, registered in United Kingdom — a Cessna 172.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of G-GYAV?

G-GYAV carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 172-71362, the serial assigned to this Cessna 172 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for G-GYAV?

G-GYAV's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is 402991 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Cessna 172 broadcasts.