N5309F - Cessna 172S Aircraft Registration

172S

CESSNA 172S

Aircraft Description

N5309F is a Cessna 172S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Medary Aviation LLC in Brookings, SD. The registration certificate was issued on August 7, 2020. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2027. The aircraft is configured with 4 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6B406 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5309F was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 43.9973, -96.5609 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5309F was last updated on March 10, 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 N5309F. 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
172S
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
172S172s
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 7, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
MEDARY AVIATION LLC
Address
815 MEDARY AVE
City
BROOKINGS
State / Zip Code
South Dakota57006-1303
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
51532006
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6B406

Additional Details

Registration
N5309F
Serial Number
172S9273
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00029009

Last Known Position

Date
May 7, 2026 (UTC 21:18:10)
Airport
Latitude
44.278673
Longitude
-97.015909

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC