N4659Q - 1973 Cessna 172M Aircraft Registration

C172

1973 CESSNA 172M

Aircraft Description

N4659Q is a 1973 Cessna 172M, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to N4659Q Corp in Papillion, NE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 21, 1973. The registration certificate was issued on May 20, 2025. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N4659Q is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5AFD0 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N4659Q was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 41.2003, -96.1194 on March 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N4659Q was last updated on May 20, 2025. 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 N4659Q. 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
1973
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172M
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
108 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 21, 1973
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 20, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
N4659Q CORP
Address
1413 S WASHINGTON ST STE 300
City
PAPILLION
State / Zip Code
Nebraska68046-4193
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
4-cycle
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51327720
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5AFD0

Additional Details

Registration
N4659Q
Serial Number
17261739
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2032
Last Action Date
May 20, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00433254

Last Known Position

Date
May 23, 2026 (UTC 12:12:45)
Airport
Latitude
41.201385
Longitude
-96.121155

Data Source

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

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