N5118A - 1955 Cessna 172 Aircraft Registration

C172

1955 CESSNA 172

Aircraft Description

N5118A is a 1955 Cessna 172, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Quinn Thomas P in Cherry Hill, NJ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 2, 1959. The registration certificate was issued on May 11, 1999. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor C145 SERIES engine producing 145 horsepower, N5118A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A66897 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N5118A was last updated on September 19, 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 N5118A. 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
July 2, 1959
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 11, 1999

Registered Owner

Name
QUINN THOMAS P
Address
133 MANSFIELD BLVD S
City
CHERRY HILL
State / Zip Code
New Jersey08034-3618
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C145 SERIES
Horsepower
145 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51464227
Mode S Code (Hex)
A66897

Additional Details

Registration
N5118A
Serial Number
28118
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
September 19, 2024
Last Update Date
September 19, 2024
Unique ID
00171365

Data Source

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

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