N5389R - 1965 Cessna 172F Aircraft Registration

C172

1965 CESSNA 172F

Aircraft Description

N5389R is a 1965 Cessna 172F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Tetrault David E in Tucson, AZ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 25, 1965. The registration certificate was issued on January 4, 2018. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N5389R is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6D1C8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5389R was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 32.4202, -111.2292 on February 4, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5389R was last updated on October 29, 2025. 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 N5389R. 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
September 25, 1965
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 4, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
TETRAULT DAVID E
Address
8503 N DEER VALLEY DR
City
TUCSON
State / Zip Code
Arizona85742-8104
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)
51550710
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6D1C8

Additional Details

Registration
N5389R
Serial Number
17252925
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
October 29, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00942965

Last Known Position

Date
April 8, 2026 (UTC 14:41:37)
Airport
Latitude
28.000892
Longitude
-82.175634

Data Source

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

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