N259TA Cessna 172S
- 3Seats
- 640 nmRange
- 124 ktCruise
- 14,000 ftCeiling
SPECIFICATIONS
Cessna 172S specs
Published figures for the type, from public sources. A given aircraft varies with its completion, weight and mods.
- Model
- Cessna 172S
- Serial number
- 172S13618
- Engines
- 1 × Lycoming IO-360-L2A
- Seats
- Up to 3
- Range
- 640 nm
- Cruise
- 124 ktas
- Ceiling
- 14,000 ft
- Fuel capacity
- 53 US gal
THE AIRCRAFT’S LIFE
N259TA on the registry.
Registration events from FAA records, compiled October 2026. Maintenance, damage and component history live in the logbooks, not the registry.
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Latest FAA registry action
FAA registry
FAA REGISTRATION
Registration details
- Registration
- N259TA
- Last FAA action
- Jul 24, 2026
- Mode S code (hex)
- A27A97
- Aircraft category
- Piston aircraft
- Weight class
- Under 12,500lbs
From FAA registry data as of October 2026. Check the FAA registry for the current record.
OWNERSHIP
Registered owner
Textron Aviation Inc
ESTIMATED VALUE
What N259TA might be worth
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As reported in public sources
- Cabin
- The type's cabin is 48 inches high and 40 inches wide.
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RESEARCH NOTES
About N259TA
Compiled with AI assistance from the public sources listed below, October 2026. Not checked against the aircraft's logbooks.
Overview
N259TA is a Cessna 172S, serial number 172S13618. The FAA record names Textron Aviation Inc as the registrant. The registration identifies this airframe, while the published figures below describe the aircraft type.
The type
The aircraft is classified as a piston aircraft. The type accommodates up to 3 passengers, excluding flight crew, subject to the approved configuration. It uses 1 Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine. Published maximum cruise speed is 124 ktas and the published service ceiling is 14,000 ft. Usable fuel capacity is 53 US gal. The type's cabin is 48 inches high and 40 inches wide. These type figures do not establish this aircraft's installed equipment or cabin completion.
Registry facts
The FAA lists the make as TEXTRON AVIATION INC and the model as 172S. The type certificate reference is FAA 3A12 / EASA IM.A.051, Model 172S.
SOURCES
Where this page comes from
Built from FAA registry records, manufacturer specifications, and public flight-tracking and market data, compiled October 2026. Values come from Radar’s aircraft value model. Owners and operators can ask for a correction or removal.
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