N5181B - 2002 Cessna 172R Aircraft Registration

C172

2002 CESSNA 172R

Aircraft Description

N5181B is a 2002 Cessna 172R, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant, OK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 26, 2002. The registration certificate was issued on May 8, 2002. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor IO-360 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N5181B is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A681A4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5181B was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.9639, -96.4364 on June 26, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5181B was last updated on March 17, 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 80,402 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 N5181B. 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
2002
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172R
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 26, 2002
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 8, 2002

Registered Owner

Name
SOUTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY
Address
AVIATION SCIENCES INSTITUTE
425 W UNIVERSITY BLVD
City
DURANT
State / Zip Code
Oklahoma74701-3347
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)
51500644
Mode S Code (Hex)
A681A4

Additional Details

Registration
N5181B
Serial Number
17281103
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2027
Last Action Date
March 17, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00093966

Last Known Position

Date
July 2, 2026 (UTC 18:43:01)
Airport
Latitude
33.662808
Longitude
-96.587563

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-07-01 01:32:20 UTC