N1691F - 1966 Cessna 172H Aircraft Registration

C172

1966 CESSNA 172H

Aircraft Description

N1691F is a 1966 Cessna 172H, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Vess Joel W in Cherryville, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 16, 1966. The registration certificate was issued on April 3, 2023. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N1691F is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1159E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N1691F was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.2657, -81.6050 on March 19, 2026. The FAA registry record for N1691F was last updated on April 27, 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 N1691F. 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
1966
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172H
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 16, 1966
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 3, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
VESS JOEL W
Address
204 BUFFALO CHURCH RD
City
CHERRYVILLE
State / Zip Code
North Carolina28021-9469
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-300 SER
Horsepower
145 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50212636
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1159E

Additional Details

Registration
N1691F
Serial Number
17255086
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
April 27, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00452240

Last Known Position

Date
May 15, 2026 (UTC 16:22:41)
Airport
Latitude
35.311066
Longitude
-81.53698

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC