N253NA - Cessna 172 Aircraft Registration

C172

CESSNA 172

Aircraft Description

N253NA is a Cessna 172, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Neidert Melvin E in Ulysses, KS. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 24, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on November 25, 2002. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2028. The aircraft is configured with 4 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A263D0 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N253NA was last updated on June 16, 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 N253NA. 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
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172
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 24, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 25, 2002

Registered Owner

Name
NEIDERT MELVIN E
Address
3850 W RD 8
City
ULYSSES
State / Zip Code
Kansas67880
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
50461720
Mode S Code (Hex)
A263D0

Additional Details

Registration
N253NA
Serial Number
29216
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 16, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00092912

Data Source

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

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