N5237F - 1965 Cessna 172F Aircraft Registration

C172

1965 CESSNA 172F

Aircraft Description

N5237F is a 1965 Cessna 172F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Greer James F in Louisville, KY. The registration certificate was issued on January 29, 2025. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N5237F is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A69766 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5237F was last tracked by AviatorDB near Addington Field / Elizabethtown Regional Airport (KEKX) on March 14, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5237F was last updated on January 29, 2025. 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 N5237F. 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
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 29, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
GREER JAMES F
Address
3601 HILLSBORO RD
City
LOUISVILLE
State / Zip Code
Kentucky40207-4411
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)
51513546
Mode S Code (Hex)
A69766

Additional Details

Registration
N5237F
Serial Number
17253308
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2032
Last Action Date
January 29, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00252445

Last Known Position

Date
March 14, 2026 (UTC 14:06:51)
Airport
Latitude
37.688644
Longitude
-85.926264

Data Source

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

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