N5163V - 1980 Cessna 172RG Aircraft Registration

C72R

1980 CESSNA 172RG

Aircraft Description

N5163V is a 1980 Cessna 172RG, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Kopacz Thomas in Glen Flora, WI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 5, 1984. The registration certificate was issued on May 1, 2024. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming 0-360-A1D engine producing 180 horsepower, N5163V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A67A8E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5163V was last tracked by AviatorDB near Richard I Bong Memorial Airport (KSUW) on March 10, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5163V was last updated on May 1, 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 N5163V. 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
November 5, 1984
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 1, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
KOPACZ THOMAS
Address
N7548 S BERGSETH LN
City
GLEN FLORA
State / Zip Code
Wisconsin54526-9702
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-360-A1D
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51475216
Mode S Code (Hex)
A67A8E

Additional Details

Registration
N5163V
Serial Number
172RG0457
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2031
Last Action Date
May 1, 2024
Last Update Date
May 1, 2024
Unique ID
00442155

Last Known Position

Date
March 10, 2026 (UTC 03:06:20)
Airport
Latitude
45.901624
Longitude
-91.283546

Data Source

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

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