N543DF - Cessna 172E Aircraft Registration

C172

CESSNA 172E

Aircraft Description

N543DF is a Cessna 172E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Richardson Daniel D in Caldwell, ID. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 4, 1964. The registration certificate was issued on March 6, 2018. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N543DF is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6E362 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N543DF was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 43.5954, -116.5296 on March 19, 2026. The FAA registry record for N543DF was last updated on April 28, 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 N543DF. 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
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172E
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 4, 1964
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Partnership
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 6, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
RICHARDSON DANIEL D
Address
14910 MINDI ST
City
CALDWELL
State / Zip Code
Idaho83607-1600
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)
51561542
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6E362

Additional Details

Registration
N543DF
Serial Number
17251342
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 28, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00673085

Last Known Position

Date
March 19, 2026 (UTC 03:08:12)
Airport
Latitude
43.595444
Longitude
-116.529619

Data Source

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

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