N51608 - 1967 Cessna R172E Aircraft Registration

C172

1967 CESSNA R172E

Aircraft Description

N51608 is a 1967 Cessna R172E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Commonwealth of Kentucky in Frankfort, KY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 9, 1994. The registration certificate was issued on April 15, 1988. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor IO-360 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N51608 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A67A32 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N51608 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.1780, -84.9164 on March 14, 2026. The FAA registry record for N51608 was last updated on September 30, 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 N51608. 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
1967
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
R172E
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
108 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 9, 1994
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 15, 1988

Registered Owner

Name
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY
Address
90 AIRPORT RD CAPITAL CITY ARPT
City
FRANKFORT
State / Zip Code
Kentucky40601
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO-360 SER
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51475062
Mode S Code (Hex)
A67A32

Additional Details

Registration
N51608
Serial Number
R1720255
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
September 30, 2023
Last Update Date
September 30, 2023
Unique ID
00542165

Last Known Position

Date
March 14, 2026 (UTC 20:29:19)
Airport
Latitude
38.178049
Longitude
-84.916375

Data Source

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

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