N5129Q - 1973 Cessna 172M Aircraft Registration

C172

1973 CESSNA 172M

Aircraft Description

N5129Q is a 1973 Cessna 172M, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Waters John E in Renton, WA. The registration certificate was issued on August 21, 1987. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N5129Q is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A66C7F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5129Q was last tracked by AviatorDB near Friday Harbor Airport (KFHR) on February 11, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5129Q was last updated on April 14, 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 N5129Q. 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
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 21, 1987

Registered Owner

Name
WATERS JOHN E
Address
15614 159TH AV SE
City
RENTON
State / Zip Code
Washington98058
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)
51466177
Mode S Code (Hex)
A66C7F

Additional Details

Registration
N5129Q
Serial Number
17261758
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 14, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00861405

Last Known Position

Date
April 6, 2026 (UTC 00:23:30)
Airport
Latitude
47.322026
Longitude
-122.226633

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC