N53201 - 1981 Cessna 172P Aircraft Registration

C172

1981 CESSNA 172P

Aircraft Description

N53201 is a 1981 Cessna 172P, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Dickinson James J in Renton, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 19, 1981. The registration certificate was issued on March 30, 2017. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N53201 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6BA4D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N53201 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 47.4931, -122.2160 on October 1, 2024. The FAA registry record for N53201 was last updated on January 22, 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 N53201. 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
1981
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172P
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 19, 1981
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 30, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
DICKINSON JAMES J
Address
PO BOX 178
City
RENTON
State / Zip Code
Washington98057-0178
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51535115
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6BA4D

NTSB Accident History (1)

Additional Details

Registration
N53201
Serial Number
17274701
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00522755

Last Known Position

Date
October 1, 2024 (UTC 21:35:34)
Airport
Latitude
47.493099
Longitude
-122.216003

Data Source

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

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