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N542TH

Built 2019 · registered US

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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

(88 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
39
Last 90 days
63
Last seen
12 Nov 2026
Tracked since
30 May 2026

Frequent routes: KFCM → KFCM (52) · KSTP → KFCM (3) · KSTP → KSTP (3)

  • KFCM → KFCM12 Nov 2026 · 1h 23m
  • KFCM → KFCM12 Nov 2026 · 2h 05m
  • KFCM → KFCM11 Nov 2026 · 0h 14m
  • … → KFCM7 Nov 2026 · 4h 12m
  • KFCM → KFCM5 Nov 2026 · 18h 37m
  • KFCM → KFCM1 Nov 2026 · 1h 51m
  • KFCM → KFCM1 Nov 2026 · 2h 26m
  • KFCM → KFCM1 Nov 2026 · 0h 35m
  • KFCM → KFCM31 Oct 2026 · 19h 38m
  • KFCM → KBKX30 Oct 2026 · 1h 24m

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?
29,936Cessna 172 registered worldwide

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

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Registration history

(1)
  • N542THUSACTIVE
    NORTHERN COWBOY HOLDINGS LLC
    2021 – 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

N542TH — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N542TH?

N542TH is a Cessna 172, built in 2019. Sprinkle's record for N542TH covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N542TH currently active?

Registry records list N542TH's status as Active, registered in United States — a Cessna 172.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N542TH?

N542TH carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 172S12253, the serial assigned to this Cessna 172 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N542TH?

N542TH's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is A6E10B — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Cessna 172 broadcasts.