N2559U - 1963 Cessna 172D Aircraft Registration

C172

1963 CESSNA 172D

Aircraft Description

N2559U is a 1963 Cessna 172D, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Snake River Flying Club LLC in Horseshoe Bend, ID. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 4, 1963. The registration certificate was issued on December 19, 2019. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N2559U is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A26DB7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2559U was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 43.6370, -116.6292 on March 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2559U was last updated on September 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 N2559U. 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 4, 1963
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 19, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
SNAKE RIVER FLYING CLUB LLC
Address
6 COYOTE POINT RD
City
HORSESHOE BEND
State / Zip Code
Idaho83629-8054
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)
50466667
Mode S Code (Hex)
A26DB7

Additional Details

Registration
N2559U
Serial Number
17250159
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 22, 2023
Last Update Date
September 22, 2023
Unique ID
00913052

Last Known Position

Date
April 6, 2026 (UTC 02:07:37)
Airport
Latitude
43.636185
Longitude
-116.627985

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC