N5353K - 1980 Cessna 172P Aircraft Registration

C172

1980 CESSNA 172P

Aircraft Description

N5353K is a 1980 Cessna 172P, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Century Air INC in Fairfield, NJ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 16, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on June 23, 1999. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N5353K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6C5CB (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5353K was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.9141, -74.2518 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5353K was last updated on March 4, 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 N5353K. 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
1980
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172P
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 16, 1980
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 23, 1999

Registered Owner

Name
CENTURY AIR INC
Address
19 WRIGHT WAY
City
FAIRFIELD
State / Zip Code
New Jersey07004-3514
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)
51542713
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6C5CB

Additional Details

Registration
N5353K
Serial Number
17274078
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00602845

Last Known Position

Date
May 15, 2026 (UTC 23:40:34)
Airport
Latitude
40.862716
Longitude
-74.290113

Data Source

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

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