N5306R - 1979 Cessna 172RG Aircraft Registration

C72R

1979 CESSNA 172RG

Aircraft Description

N5306R is a 1979 Cessna 172RG, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sheldon Scott H in Longmeadow, MA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 11, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on February 12, 2023. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N5306R is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6B3A7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5306R was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 42.1578, -72.7156 on July 15, 2025. The FAA registry record for N5306R was last updated on February 12, 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 N5306R. 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
1979
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
October 11, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 12, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
SHELDON SCOTT H
Address
7 TWIN HILLS DR
City
LONGMEADOW
State / Zip Code
Massachusetts01106-2949
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)
51531647
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6B3A7

Additional Details

Registration
N5306R
Serial Number
172RG0051
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 28, 2030
Last Action Date
February 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00602675

Last Known Position

Date
July 15, 2025 (UTC 20:05:20)
Airport
Latitude
42.157799
Longitude
-72.715599

Data Source

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

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