N5080A - 1955 Cessna 172 Aircraft Registration

C172

1955 CESSNA 172

Aircraft Description

N5080A is a 1955 Cessna 172, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Coughlan Sally G in Bigfork, MT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 6, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on May 22, 2024. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N5080A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A65A01 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N5080A was last updated on May 22, 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 N5080A. 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
1955
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
December 6, 1955
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 22, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
COUGHLAN SALLY G
Address
PO BOX 1964
City
BIGFORK
State / Zip Code
Montana59911-1964
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)
51455001
Mode S Code (Hex)
A65A01

Additional Details

Registration
N5080A
Serial Number
28080
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2031
Last Action Date
May 22, 2024
Last Update Date
May 22, 2024
Unique ID
00841195

Data Source

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

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