N5059C - Cessna 172R Aircraft Registration

C72R

CESSNA 172R

Aircraft Description

N5059C is a Cessna 172R, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Lewis University in Romeoville, IL. The registration certificate was issued on October 24, 2007. 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 A65019 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5059C was last tracked by AviatorDB near Lewis University Airport (KLOT) on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5059C 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 172RG Cutlass RG served as general aviation's affordable solution for complex aircraft training, bridging the gap between basic flight instruction and commercial pilot requirements. First flown before its 1980 introduction, it was a high-wing single-engine monoplane that could seat up to four occupants with retractable landing gear and a constant-speed propeller. With a cruise speed of 140 knots and a range of 710 nautical miles, the aircraft was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C72R.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N5059C. 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
172R
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C72R172RG Cutlass RG
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 24, 2007

Registered Owner

Name
LEWIS UNIVERSITY
Address
1 UNIVERSITY PKWY
City
ROMEOVILLE
State / Zip Code
Illinois60446-2200
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
51450031
Mode S Code (Hex)
A65019

Additional Details

Registration
N5059C
Serial Number
17281122
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
00004959

Last Known Position

Date
April 7, 2026 (UTC 21:33:11)
Airport
Latitude
41.607878
Longitude
-88.110926

Data Source

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

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