N2539U - 1963 Cessna 172D Aircraft Registration

C172

1963 CESSNA 172D

Aircraft Description

N2539U is a 1963 Cessna 172D, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Loes Todd A in Waterloo, IA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 9, 1963. The registration certificate was issued on May 10, 2016. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N2539U is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A26649 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2539U was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 42.5227, -92.3349 on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2539U was last updated on August 4, 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 N2539U. 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
172D
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 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 10, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
LOES TODD A
Address
155 WOODLAWN RD
City
WATERLOO
State / Zip Code
Iowa50701-4247
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)
50463111
Mode S Code (Hex)
A26649

Additional Details

Registration
N2539U
Serial Number
17250139
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 4, 2023
Last Update Date
August 4, 2023
Unique ID
00883012

Last Known Position

Date
June 3, 2026 (UTC 23:58:46)
Airport
Latitude
42.567078
Longitude
-92.401262

Data Source

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

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