N539KS - 2015 Textron Aviation INC 172S Aircraft Registration

C172

2015 TEXTRON AVIATION INC 172S

Aircraft Description

N539KS is a 2015 Textron Aviation INC 172S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Kent State University in Stow, OH. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 6, 2015. The registration certificate was issued on December 3, 2015. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine producing 180 horsepower, N539KS is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6D2CE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N539KS was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 41.1388, -81.4176 on June 26, 2026. The FAA registry record for N539KS was last updated on July 1, 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 4,073 Textron Aviation INC 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 N539KS. 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
2015
Manufacturer
TEXTRON AVIATION INC
Model
172S
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 6, 2015
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 3, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY
Address
4020 KENT RD
City
STOW
State / Zip Code
Ohio44224-4200
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-360-L2A
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51551316
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6D2CE

Additional Details

Registration
N539KS
Serial Number
172S11646
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2028
Last Action Date
July 1, 2023
Last Update Date
July 1, 2023
Unique ID
01191051

Last Known Position

Date
June 28, 2026 (UTC 19:52:00)
Airport
Latitude
41.164654
Longitude
-81.412499

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC