N5272R - 1974 Cessna 172M Aircraft Registration

C172

1974 CESSNA 172M

Aircraft Description

N5272R is a 1974 Cessna 172M, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Richmond Pilots Corp in Linden, NJ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 12, 1974. The registration certificate was issued on March 29, 2022. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N5272R is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6A59D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5272R was last tracked by AviatorDB near Linden Airport (KLDJ) on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5272R was last updated on July 21, 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 N5272R. 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
1974
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
July 12, 1974
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 29, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
RICHMOND PILOTS CORP
Address
PO BOX 4271
City
LINDEN
State / Zip Code
New Jersey07036-8271
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)
51522635
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6A59D

Additional Details

Registration
N5272R
Serial Number
17263486
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 21, 2023
Last Update Date
July 21, 2023
Unique ID
00182535

Last Known Position

Date
March 24, 2026 (UTC 14:49:04)
Airport
Latitude
40.615699
Longitude
-74.241517

Data Source

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

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