N5072A - Cessna 172 Aircraft Registration

C172

CESSNA 172

Aircraft Description

N5072A is a Cessna 172, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Gibbs James P in Boerne, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 12, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on February 13, 2024. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N5072A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A65690 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N5072A was last updated on February 13, 2024. 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 N5072A. 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
172
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 12, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 13, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
GIBBS JAMES P
Address
327 SADDLE MOUNTAIN DR
City
BOERNE
State / Zip Code
Texas78006-3833
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)
51453220
Mode S Code (Hex)
A65690

Additional Details

Registration
N5072A
Serial Number
28026
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 28, 2031
Last Action Date
February 13, 2024
Last Update Date
February 13, 2024
Unique ID
00241025

Data Source

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

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