N53540 - 1981 Cessna 172P Aircraft Registration

C172

1981 CESSNA 172P

Aircraft Description

N53540 is a 1981 Cessna 172P, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Orlando Aero Club INC in Orlando, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 12, 1981. The registration certificate was issued on July 15, 1993. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N53540 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6C5FD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N53540 was last tracked by AviatorDB near Orlando Executive Airport (KORL) on March 12, 2026. The FAA registry record for N53540 was last updated on April 7, 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 N53540. 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
March 12, 1981
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 15, 1993

Registered Owner

Name
ORLANDO AERO CLUB INC
Address
PO BOX 149306
City
ORLANDO
State / Zip Code
Florida32814
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)
51542775
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6C5FD

Additional Details

Registration
N53540
Serial Number
17274776
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2027
Last Action Date
April 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00823005

Last Known Position

Date
March 12, 2026 (UTC 13:34:58)
Airport
Latitude
28.547081
Longitude
-81.333451

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC