N5420H - 1975 Cessna 172M Aircraft Registration

C172

1975 CESSNA 172M

Aircraft Description

N5420H is a 1975 Cessna 172M, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Childress Bradley M in Rolling Prairie, IN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 5, 1975. The registration certificate was issued on October 5, 1998. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N5420H is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6E1BA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5420H was last tracked by AviatorDB near La Porte Municipal Airport (KPPO) on March 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5420H was last updated on May 26, 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 N5420H. 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
1975
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172M
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
108 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 5, 1975
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 5, 1998

Registered Owner

Name
CHILDRESS BRADLEY M
Address
2333 N 450 E
City
ROLLING PRAIRIE
State / Zip Code
Indiana46371-9401
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
4-cycle
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51560672
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6E1BA

Additional Details

Registration
N5420H
Serial Number
17265431
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 26, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00773075

Last Known Position

Date
March 22, 2026 (UTC 16:32:59)
Airport
Latitude
41.57317
Longitude
-86.735516

Data Source

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

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