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N4872D

Built 1979 · registered US

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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

(14 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
0
Last 90 days
11
Last seen
24 Sept 2026
Tracked since
2 Jun 2026

Frequent routes: KATW → KATW (10)

  • KATW → KATW24 Sept 2026 · 0h 51m
  • KATW → KATW23 Sept 2026 · 1h 04m
  • KATW → KATW23 Sept 2026 · 1h 20m
  • KATW → KATW23 Sept 2026 · 1h 12m
  • KATW → KATW22 Sept 2026 · 1h 13m
  • KATW → KATW22 Sept 2026 · 0h 53m
  • KATW → KATW22 Sept 2026 · 0h 34m
  • KATW → KATW22 Sept 2026 · 1h 10m
  • KATW → KATW21 Sept 2026 · 0h 55m
  • KATW → KATW21 Sept 2026 · 1h 03m

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?
29,911Cessna 172 registered worldwide

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

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Registration history

(2)
  • N4872DUSACTIVE
    PS N4872D LLC
    2026 – present
  • N4872DUSACTIVE
    FIVE TWO INVESTMENTS LLC
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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

N4872D — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N4872D?

N4872D is a Cessna 172, built in 1979. Sprinkle's record for N4872D covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N4872D currently active?

Registry records list N4872D's status as Active, registered in United States — a Cessna 172.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N4872D?

N4872D carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 17272381, the serial assigned to this Cessna 172 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N4872D?

N4872D's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is A6053C — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Cessna 172 broadcasts.