N159JM - 1963 Cessna P172D Aircraft Registration

C172

1963 CESSNA P172D

Aircraft Description

N159JM is a 1963 Cessna P172D, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wyttenbach Joel N in Sauk City, WI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 9, 1963. The registration certificate was issued on May 20, 2020. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor GO-300 SERIES engine producing 175 horsepower, N159JM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A0EC72 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N159JM was last updated on January 22, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 172 Skyhawk stands as the most successful aircraft in general aviation history and holds the record as the longest-produced aircraft design ever manufactured. First flown in June 1955, it is a high-wing, single-engine monoplane that seats four occupants and features tricycle landing gear for enhanced stability. With a wingspan of 36 feet and a maximum range of 515 nautical miles, the aircraft has been produced continuously since 1956 with only brief interruptions. Manufactured originally by Cessna Aircraft Company, now part of Textron Aviation, total production exceeds 44,000 units. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C172.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N159JM. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1963
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
P172D
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
108 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 9, 1963
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 20, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
WYTTENBACH JOEL N
Address
E10738 COUNTY ROAD O
City
SAUK CITY
State / Zip Code
Wisconsin53583-9610
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
GO-300 SERIES
Horsepower
175 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50166162
Mode S Code (Hex)
A0EC72

Additional Details

Registration
N159JM
Serial Number
P17257176
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00002621

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC