N5131E - 1978 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1978 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N5131E is a 1978 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Brunken Barry D in Tower Hill, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 30, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on October 5, 2016. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N5131E is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A66F14 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N5131E was last updated on September 9, 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 N5131E. 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
1978
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172N
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 30, 1978
Classification
Standard Utility Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 5, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
BRUNKEN BARRY D
Address
1657 N 800 EAST RD
City
TOWER HILL
State / Zip Code
Illinois62571-8219
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51467424
Mode S Code (Hex)
A66F14

Additional Details

Registration
N5131E
Serial Number
17271726
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 9, 2023
Last Update Date
September 9, 2023
Unique ID
00751425

Last Known Position

Date
May 15, 2026 (UTC 00:03:29)
Airport
Latitude
39.423019
Longitude
-88.84757

Data Source

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

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