N50975 - 1980 Cessna 172P Aircraft Registration

C172

1980 CESSNA 172P

Aircraft Description

N50975 is a 1980 Cessna 172P, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to N50975 LLC in Raleigh, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 29, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on March 10, 2023. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2030. The aircraft is configured with 4 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A65ECA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N50975 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.3872, -78.6421 on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N50975 was last updated on March 10, 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 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 N50975. 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
1980
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172P
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 29, 1980
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 10, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
N50975 LLC
Address
4112 BANKSHIRE LN
City
RALEIGH
State / Zip Code
North Carolina27603-8145
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
51457312
Mode S Code (Hex)
A65ECA

Additional Details

Registration
N50975
Serial Number
17274242
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2030
Last Action Date
March 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00161255

Last Known Position

Date
May 14, 2026 (UTC 14:10:23)
Airport
Latitude
35.37053
Longitude
-78.742052

Data Source

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

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