N46511 - 1969 Cessna 172K Aircraft Registration

C172

1969 CESSNA 172K

Aircraft Description

N46511 is a 1969 Cessna 172K, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Connecticut Valley Flyers INC in Glastonbury, CT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 21, 1969. The registration certificate was issued on August 17, 1973. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N46511 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5AEC3 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N46511 was last updated on April 28, 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 N46511. 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
1969
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172K
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 21, 1969
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 17, 1973

Registered Owner

Name
CONNECTICUT VALLEY FLYERS INC
Address
26 DUTTON PLACE WAY
City
GLASTONBURY
State / Zip Code
Connecticut06033-2458
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
4-cycle
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O&VO-360 SER
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51327303
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5AEC3

Additional Details

Registration
N46511
Serial Number
17257315
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00983224

Last Known Position

Date
May 16, 2026 (UTC 13:12:46)
Airport
Latitude
41.752237
Longitude
-72.645562

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC