N54171 - 1981 Cessna 172P Aircraft Registration

C172

1981 CESSNA 172P

Aircraft Description

N54171 is a 1981 Cessna 172P, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ruff Air LLC in Morrilton, AR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 16, 1981. The registration certificate was issued on January 7, 2009. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N54171 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6DF0A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N54171 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 36.6219, -87.4150 on February 25, 2025. The FAA registry record for N54171 was last updated on September 2, 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 N54171. 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
April 16, 1981
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 7, 2009

Registered Owner

Name
RUFF AIR LLC
Address
51 BLUE DIAMOND DR
City
MORRILTON
State / Zip Code
Arkansas72110-9246
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)
51557412
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6DF0A

Additional Details

Registration
N54171
Serial Number
17274901
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 2, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00893065

Last Known Position

Date
February 25, 2025 (UTC 23:44:35)
Airport
Latitude
36.621899
Longitude
-87.415001

Data Source

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

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