N5201R - 1974 Cessna 172M Aircraft Registration

C172

1974 CESSNA 172M

Aircraft Description

N5201R is a 1974 Cessna 172M, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to West Florida Flying Service LLC in Safety Harbor, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 12, 1974. The registration certificate was issued on September 24, 2015. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N5201R is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A68B79 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5201R was last tracked by AviatorDB near Clearwater Air Park (KCLW) on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5201R was last updated on June 10, 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 N5201R. 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
1974
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172M
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
108 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 12, 1974
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 24, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
WEST FLORIDA FLYING SERVICE LLC
Address
130 WOODCREEK DR E
City
SAFETY HARBOR
State / Zip Code
Florida34695-5514
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
4-cycle
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51505571
Mode S Code (Hex)
A68B79

Additional Details

Registration
N5201R
Serial Number
17263418
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00162305

Last Known Position

Date
March 23, 2026 (UTC 21:31:07)
Airport
Latitude
27.970633
Longitude
-82.755486

Data Source

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

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