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N172E

Built 1974 · registered US

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This aircraft is a
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

(1 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
0
Last 90 days
1
Last seen
10 Oct 2026
Tracked since
24 Sept 2026

Showing the 0 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?
29,920Cessna 172 registered worldwide

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

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Registration history

(1)
  • N172EUSACTIVE
    PLYMOUTH FLYING CLUB INC
    2017 – 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

N172E — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N172E?

N172E is a Cessna 172, built in 1974. Sprinkle's record for N172E covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N172E currently active?

Registry records list N172E's status as Active, registered in United States — a Cessna 172.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N172E?

N172E carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 17263335, the serial assigned to this Cessna 172 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N172E?

N172E's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is A120FF — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Cessna 172 broadcasts.