N5331R - 1965 Cessna 172F Aircraft Registration

C172

1965 CESSNA 172F

Aircraft Description

N5331R is a 1965 Cessna 172F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hastings Peter D in Bar Harbor, ME. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 20, 1965. The registration certificate was issued on September 20, 2018. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N5331R is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6BE1D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5331R was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 44.4970, -68.4735 on March 19, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5331R was last updated on June 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 N5331R. 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
1965
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172F
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 20, 1965
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 20, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
HASTINGS PETER D
Address
PO BOX 551
City
BAR HARBOR
State / Zip Code
Maine04609-0551
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-300 SER
Horsepower
145 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51537035
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6BE1D

Additional Details

Registration
N5331R
Serial Number
17252857
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00002785

Last Known Position

Date
March 19, 2026 (UTC 16:11:29)
Airport
Latitude
44.496957
Longitude
-68.473496

Data Source

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

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