N51864 - 1980 Cessna 172P Aircraft Registration

C172

1980 CESSNA 172P

Aircraft Description

N51864 is a 1980 Cessna 172P, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Zita Air LLC in Lewisburg, PA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 3, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on June 1, 2004. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. The aircraft is configured with 4 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6826E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N51864 was last updated on March 4, 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 N51864. 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
November 3, 1980
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 1, 2004

Registered Owner

Name
ZITA AIR LLC
Address
PO BOX 171
City
LEWISBURG
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania17837-0171
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
51501156
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6826E

Additional Details

Registration
N51864
Serial Number
17274361
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00512225

Last Known Position

Date
May 27, 2026 (UTC 19:29:04)
Airport
Latitude
41.244352
Longitude
-76.901987

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-01 01:32:20 UTC