N5122A - Cessna 172 Aircraft Registration

C172

CESSNA 172

Aircraft Description

N5122A is a Cessna 172, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Dopson Joel A in Ooltewah, TN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 12, 1955. The registration certificate was issued on July 1, 2023. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2030. The aircraft is configured with 4 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A66B7C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5122A was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.0573, -85.0120 on March 14, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5122A was last updated on May 2, 2025. 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 N5122A. 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
December 12, 1955
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 1, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
DOPSON JOEL A
Address
8282 GEORGETOWN BAY DR
City
OOLTEWAH
State / Zip Code
Tennessee37363-9579
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
51465574
Mode S Code (Hex)
A66B7C

Additional Details

Registration
N5122A
Serial Number
28122
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2030
Last Action Date
May 2, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00151375

Last Known Position

Date
May 14, 2026 (UTC 18:32:18)
Airport
Latitude
35.046759
Longitude
-85.018501

Data Source

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

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