N5232F - 1965 Cessna 172F Aircraft Registration

C172

1965 CESSNA 172F

Aircraft Description

N5232F is a 1965 Cessna 172F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Gilbert Christopher J in Edmonds, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 26, 1965. The registration certificate was issued on September 13, 2023. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N5232F is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A696B7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5232F was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 47.9063, -122.2820 on June 16, 2025. The FAA registry record for N5232F was last updated on September 13, 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 N5232F. 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
1965
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172F
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 26, 1965
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 13, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
GILBERT CHRISTOPHER J
Address
835 ELM WAY
City
EDMONDS
State / Zip Code
Washington98020-3902
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)
51513267
Mode S Code (Hex)
A696B7

Additional Details

Registration
N5232F
Serial Number
17253291
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2030
Last Action Date
September 13, 2023
Last Update Date
September 13, 2023
Unique ID
00082425

Last Known Position

Date
May 28, 2026 (UTC 02:48:56)
Airport
Latitude
48.058777
Longitude
-122.354187

Data Source

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

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