N53945 - 1981 Cessna 172P Aircraft Registration

C172

1981 CESSNA 172P

Aircraft Description

N53945 is a 1981 Cessna 172P, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Lewis Robert in Chandler, AZ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 27, 1981. The registration certificate was issued on June 17, 2023. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-290 SERIES engine producing 140 horsepower, N53945 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6D4DE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N53945 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.2997, -111.9158 on March 17, 2026. The FAA registry record for N53945 was last updated on June 17, 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 N53945. 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 27, 1981
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 17, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
LEWIS ROBERT
Address
4305 W JUPITER WAY
City
CHANDLER
State / Zip Code
Arizona85226-3716
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-290 SERIES
Horsepower
140 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51552336
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6D4DE

Additional Details

Registration
N53945
Serial Number
17274832
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2030
Last Action Date
June 17, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00322985

Last Known Position

Date
May 11, 2026 (UTC 19:24:37)
Airport
Latitude
33.305374
Longitude
-111.915802

Data Source

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

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