N52331 - 1980 Cessna 172P Aircraft Registration

C172

1980 CESSNA 172P

Aircraft Description

N52331 is a 1980 Cessna 172P, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Waddell John W Trustee in Clayton, GA. The registration certificate was issued on March 23, 2023. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2030. The aircraft is configured with 4 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A696EE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N52331 was last tracked by AviatorDB near Albert Whitted Airport (KSPG) on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N52331 was last updated on March 23, 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 N52331. 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
1980
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172P
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 23, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
WADDELL JOHN W TRUSTEE
Address
182 NEIL ARMSTRONG LN
City
CLAYTON
State / Zip Code
Georgia30525-3852
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
51513356
Mode S Code (Hex)
A696EE

Additional Details

Registration
N52331
Serial Number
17274494
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2030
Last Action Date
March 23, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00782405

Last Known Position

Date
April 6, 2026 (UTC 20:25:31)
Airport
Latitude
27.762486
Longitude
-82.633469

Data Source

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

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