N5312K - 2003 Cessna 172R Aircraft Registration

C72R

2003 CESSNA 172R

Aircraft Description

N5312K is a 2003 Cessna 172R, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Delta State University in Cleveland, MS. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 27, 2003. The registration certificate was issued on March 5, 2023. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine producing 180 horsepower, N5312K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6B6CC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5312K was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.7899, -92.1286 on March 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5312K was last updated on March 5, 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 N5312K. 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
2003
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172R
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C72R172RG Cutlass RG
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 27, 2003
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 5, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY
Address
PO BOX 3203
City
CLEVELAND
State / Zip Code
Mississippi38733
Country
United States

Operator / Airline

Operator
Delta State University
ICAO Code
DSU

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-360-L2A
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51533314
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6B6CC

Additional Details

Registration
N5312K
Serial Number
17281143
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2030
Last Action Date
March 5, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00029799

Last Known Position

Date
May 3, 2026 (UTC 20:15:22)
Airport
Latitude
34.624832
Longitude
-91.522896

Data Source

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

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