N5280U - 1980 Cessna 172RG Aircraft Registration

C72R

1980 CESSNA 172RG

Aircraft Description

N5280U is a 1980 Cessna 172RG, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Strantz Roger J in Denton, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 22, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on March 10, 1995. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N5280U is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6A911 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5280U was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.1874, -97.0501 on March 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5280U was last updated on September 9, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 172RG Cutlass RG served as general aviation's affordable solution for complex aircraft training, bridging the gap between basic flight instruction and commercial pilot requirements. First flown before its 1980 introduction, it was a high-wing single-engine monoplane that could seat up to four occupants with retractable landing gear and a constant-speed propeller. With a cruise speed of 140 knots and a range of 710 nautical miles, the aircraft was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C72R.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N5280U. 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
172RG
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C72R172RG Cutlass RG
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 22, 1980
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 10, 1995

Registered Owner

Name
STRANTZ ROGER J
Address
68 W HIDDEN VALLEY RD
City
DENTON
State / Zip Code
Texas76208
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O&VO-360 SER
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51524421
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6A911

Additional Details

Registration
N5280U
Serial Number
172RG0320
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 9, 2023
Last Update Date
September 9, 2023
Unique ID
00032595

Last Known Position

Date
May 22, 2026 (UTC 18:26:31)
Airport
Latitude
33.184937
Longitude
-97.046686

Data Source

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

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