N51330 - 1980 Cessna 172P Aircraft Registration

C172

1980 CESSNA 172P

Aircraft Description

N51330 is a 1980 Cessna 172P, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Cortez Flying Service INC in Cortez, CO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 16, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on October 4, 1982. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N51330 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A66F6E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N51330 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.8338, -110.4185 on March 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N51330 was last updated on June 3, 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 N51330. 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
1980
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172P
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 16, 1980
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 4, 1982

Registered Owner

Name
CORTEZ FLYING SERVICE INC
Address
PO BOX 997
City
CORTEZ
State / Zip Code
Colorado81321-0997
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)
51467556
Mode S Code (Hex)
A66F6E

Additional Details

Registration
N51330
Serial Number
17274298
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2028
Last Action Date
June 3, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00831415

Last Known Position

Date
May 15, 2026 (UTC 15:21:20)
Airport
Latitude
37.322983
Longitude
-108.631352

Data Source

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

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