sensors Mode-S transponder

ACA172

ICAO 24-bit transponder address · allocated to United States

Currently assigned to N9127M · MOONEY M-20 · operated by AP AVIATION LLC

Hex
ACA172
Octal
53120562
Decimal
11,313,522
Country
US
Tail
N9127M
Type
M20P
No current signal · last broadcast 2d ago
Flights observed
1
Distinct callsigns
1
Country
US
Last broadcast
2d ago

Last known position

Most recent position reported by Mode-S ACA172.

Country allocation

The ICAO 24-bit address ACA172 falls within the block assigned to United States (US) by ICAO Annex 10, Volume III. Every aircraft registered in United States receives a permanent address from this block at the time of registration; the address stays with the airframe even if the aircraft is re-registered to a different operator within the country.

Callsign history 1 distinct

Callsign Airline Flights Last seen
N9127M - 1 2026-04-12

Recent flights last 1

DateFlightRouteTakeoffLandingDuration
2026-04-12 N9127M - Apr 12, 17:15 UTCApr 12, 17:30 UTC15m

About Mode-S

A Mode-S transponder code (also called an "ICAO 24-bit address" or "hex code") is a 6-character hexadecimal identifier permanently assigned to an aircraft when it's first registered. Unlike callsigns (which change with each flight) or registrations (which can change if an aircraft is sold internationally), the Mode-S address stays with the airframe for the life of the aircraft in that country.

Every ADS-B transmission from an aircraft includes its Mode-S address, making it the most reliable way to identify a specific airframe. Flight-tracking services like Apparatus use the Mode-S address as the primary key for tying position broadcasts, callsigns, and ownership records together.

Prefer a tail-number view? See the N9127M page for operator, model, and routing details .

Mode-S ACA172 frequently asked

What is Mode-S code ACA172?
ACA172 is an ICAO 24-bit transponder address. Allocated to United States. Assigned to N9127M.
Where is Mode-S ACA172 registered?
Mode-S code ACA172 is allocated to United States (US). All aircraft registered there receive a Mode-S address from a fixed block defined by ICAO Annex 10.
Is ACA172 broadcasting right now?
No active broadcast right now. Last signal was 2d ago.
Hex, octal, and decimal Mode-S codes: what's the difference?
The same 24-bit identifier expressed in different bases: hex ACA172, octal 53120562, decimal 11,313,522.
What flights does ACA172 operate?
Mode-S ACA172 has broadcast 1 distinct callsign, including N9127M.