N17559 - 1959 Cessna 175 Aircraft Registration

C175

1959 CESSNA 175

Aircraft Description

N17559 is a 1959 Cessna 175, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Barnhill Eric J in Seneca, SC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 27, 1959. The registration certificate was issued on April 2, 2007. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor GO-300 SERIES engine producing 175 horsepower, N17559 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A12EE9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N17559 was last updated on October 20, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 175 Skylark was a four-seat general aviation aircraft designed to bridge the gap between Cessna's popular 172 and higher-performance 182 models. First flown on April 26, 1956, it was a high-wing, single-engine monoplane that seated four occupants and featured an unusual geared Continental GO-300 engine producing 175 horsepower. Measuring over 26 feet in length with a 36-foot wingspan, the aircraft was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company from 1958 to 1962. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C175.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N17559. 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
1959
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
175
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C175175 Skylark
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 27, 1959
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 2, 2007

Registered Owner

Name
BARNHILL ERIC J
Address
512 WACO WAY
City
SENECA
State / Zip Code
South Carolina29678-2054
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)
50227351
Mode S Code (Hex)
A12EE9

Additional Details

Registration
N17559
Serial Number
55863
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
October 20, 2023
Last Update Date
October 20, 2023
Unique ID
00622897

Data Source

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

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