N5439R - 1965 Cessna 172F Aircraft Registration

C172

1965 CESSNA 172F

Aircraft Description

N5439R is a 1965 Cessna 172F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa, IA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 19, 1965. The registration certificate was issued on August 9, 1968. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N5439R is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6E6B4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5439R was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 41.1329, -92.4422 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5439R was last updated on May 5, 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 N5439R. 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
1965
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172F
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 19, 1965
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 9, 1968

Registered Owner

Name
INDIAN HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Address
525 GRANDVIEW AVE
City
OTTUMWA
State / Zip Code
Iowa52501-1359
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-300 SER
Horsepower
145 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51563264
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6E6B4

Additional Details

Registration
N5439R
Serial Number
17252989
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 5, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00763145

Last Known Position

Date
May 28, 2026 (UTC 16:05:13)
Airport
Latitude
41.045929
Longitude
-92.365417

Data Source

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

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