N506ER - 2022 Textron Aviation INC 172S Aircraft Registration

C172

2022 TEXTRON AVIATION INC 172S

Aircraft Description

N506ER is a 2022 Textron Aviation INC 172S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Embry-riddle Aeronautical University INC in Prescott, AZ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 19, 2022. The registration certificate was issued on January 29, 2023. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine producing 180 horsepower, N506ER is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A650AE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N506ER was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.6649, -112.4022 on June 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N506ER was last updated on January 29, 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 4,073 Textron Aviation INC 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 N506ER. 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
2022
Manufacturer
TEXTRON AVIATION INC
Model
172S
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 19, 2022
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 29, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY INC
Address
ATTN: ACCTS PAYABLE
3700 WILLOW CREEK RD
City
PRESCOTT
State / Zip Code
Arizona86301-3720
Country
United States

Operator / Airline

Operator
Embry-riddle Aeronautical University
ICAO Code
XSL

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-360-L2A
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51450256
Mode S Code (Hex)
A650AE

Additional Details

Registration
N506ER
Serial Number
172S12857
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
January 29, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01364293

Last Known Position

Date
June 24, 2026 (UTC 23:55:00)
Airport
Latitude
34.664932
Longitude
-112.402244

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC