N5222D - 1979 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1979 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N5222D is a 1979 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sale Reported in Anderson, IN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 9, 1979. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N5222D is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A692FE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5222D was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.5480, -87.4014 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5222D was last updated on March 6, 2026. 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 N5222D. 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
1979
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172N
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 9, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Sale reported
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
282 AIRPORT RD
City
ANDERSON
State / Zip Code
Indiana46017-9550
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51511376
Mode S Code (Hex)
A692FE

Additional Details

Registration
N5222D
Serial Number
17272456
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
March 6, 2026
Last Update Date
September 2, 2023
Unique ID
00952395

Last Known Position

Date
March 24, 2026 (UTC 17:02:04)
Airport
Latitude
39.548035
Longitude
-87.401435

Data Source

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

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