N5232D - 1979 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1979 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N5232D is a 1979 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Vella David A in Scottsboro, AL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 19, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on February 7, 2017. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N5232D is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A696B5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5232D was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.5436, -86.2066 on January 29, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5232D was last updated on October 7, 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 N5232D. 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 19, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 7, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
VELLA DAVID A
Address
PO BOX 853
City
SCOTTSBORO
State / Zip Code
Alabama35768-0853
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)
51513265
Mode S Code (Hex)
A696B5

Additional Details

Registration
N5232D
Serial Number
17272461
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 28, 2030
Last Action Date
October 7, 2023
Last Update Date
October 7, 2023
Unique ID
00102425

Last Known Position

Date
January 29, 2026 (UTC 20:35:43)
Airport
Latitude
34.543576
Longitude
-86.20657

Data Source

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

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