N5159U - 1980 Cessna 172RG Aircraft Registration

C72R

1980 CESSNA 172RG

Aircraft Description

N5159U is a 1980 Cessna 172RG, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Postolnikov Paul V in Graham, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 9, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on December 17, 2024. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N5159U is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A677A8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5159U was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 47.1942, -122.2266 on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5159U was last updated on December 17, 2024. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 172RG Cutlass RG served as general aviation's affordable solution for complex aircraft training, bridging the gap between basic flight instruction and commercial pilot requirements. First flown before its 1980 introduction, it was a high-wing single-engine monoplane that could seat up to four occupants with retractable landing gear and a constant-speed propeller. With a cruise speed of 140 knots and a range of 710 nautical miles, the aircraft was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C72R.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N5159U. 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
172RG
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C72R172RG Cutlass RG
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 9, 1980
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 17, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
POSTOLNIKOV PAUL V
Address
15206 204TH ST E
City
GRAHAM
State / Zip Code
Washington98338-8517
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O&VO-360 SER
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51473650
Mode S Code (Hex)
A677A8

NTSB Accident History (1)

Additional Details

Registration
N5159U
Serial Number
172RG0265
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2031
Last Action Date
December 17, 2024
Last Update Date
December 17, 2024
Unique ID
00852145

Last Known Position

Date
May 9, 2026 (UTC 01:13:59)
Airport
Latitude
47.311412
Longitude
-122.226281

Data Source

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

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