N5126Q - 1973 Cessna 172M Aircraft Registration

C172

1973 CESSNA 172M

Aircraft Description

N5126Q is a 1973 Cessna 172M, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Avco Patrol LLC in Lyndon, KS. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 18, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on December 14, 2025. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N5126Q is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A66C16 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5126Q was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.3716, -97.7103 on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5126Q was last updated on December 14, 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 N5126Q. 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
1973
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172M
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
108 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 18, 1976
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 14, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
AVCO PATROL LLC
Address
PO BOX 606
City
LYNDON
State / Zip Code
Kansas66451-0606
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
4-cycle
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51466026
Mode S Code (Hex)
A66C16

Additional Details

Registration
N5126Q
Serial Number
17261757
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2032
Last Action Date
December 14, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00591385

Last Known Position

Date
May 13, 2026 (UTC 16:24:43)
Airport
Latitude
38.358765
Longitude
-97.833431

Data Source

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

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