N522TS - 1961 Cessna 172C Aircraft Registration

C172

1961 CESSNA 172C

Aircraft Description

N522TS is a 1961 Cessna 172C, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ferraraccio Christopher M in Clarksville, TN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 24, 1961. The registration certificate was issued on January 2, 2014. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N522TS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A69216 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N522TS was last updated on September 30, 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 N522TS. 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
1961
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172C
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 24, 1961
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 2, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
FERRARACCIO CHRISTOPHER M
Address
197 BAGWELL RD
City
CLARKSVILLE
State / Zip Code
Tennessee37043-6810
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-300 SER
Horsepower
145 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51511026
Mode S Code (Hex)
A69216

Additional Details

Registration
N522TS
Serial Number
17248805
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
September 30, 2023
Last Update Date
September 30, 2023
Unique ID
00413431

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC