N5234R - Cessna 172M Aircraft Registration

C172

CESSNA 172M

Aircraft Description

N5234R is a Cessna 172M, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Lanier Dale J in Willis, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 25, 1974. The registration certificate was issued on January 13, 2020. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N5234R is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A69707 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5234R was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 36.3818, -88.9854 on April 28, 2025. The FAA registry record for N5234R 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 N5234R. 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
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172M
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
108 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 25, 1974
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 13, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
LANIER DALE J
Address
10657 CUDE CEMETERY RD
City
WILLIS
State / Zip Code
Texas77318-5534
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
4-cycle
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51513407
Mode S Code (Hex)
A69707

Additional Details

Registration
N5234R
Serial Number
17263448
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
00322425

Last Known Position

Date
April 28, 2025 (UTC 19:53:32)
Airport
Latitude
36.381802
Longitude
-88.985397

Data Source

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

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