N54288 - 1981 Cessna 172P Aircraft Registration

C172

1981 CESSNA 172P

Aircraft Description

N54288 is a 1981 Cessna 172P, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Chandler Air Service INC in Chandler, AZ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 1, 1981. The registration certificate was issued on March 5, 2004. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N54288 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6E2EB (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N54288 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.2691, -111.8110 on March 12, 2025. The FAA registry record for N54288 was last updated on September 22, 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 N54288. 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
May 1, 1981
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 5, 2004

Registered Owner

Name
CHANDLER AIR SERVICE INC
Address
1675 E RYAN RD
City
CHANDLER
State / Zip Code
Arizona85286-1731
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)
51561353
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6E2EB

Additional Details

Registration
N54288
Serial Number
17274946
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 22, 2023
Last Update Date
September 22, 2023
Unique ID
00643105

Last Known Position

Date
March 12, 2025 (UTC 17:46:37)
Airport
Latitude
33.2691
Longitude
-111.810997

Data Source

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

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