N54663 - 1981 Cessna 172P Aircraft Registration

C172

1981 CESSNA 172P

Aircraft Description

N54663 is a 1981 Cessna 172P, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Colorado Northwestern Community College in Rangely, CO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 5, 1981. The registration certificate was issued on October 26, 2011. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N54663 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6F17C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N54663 was last tracked by AviatorDB near Double Eagle II Airport (KAEG) on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N54663 was last updated on March 24, 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 N54663. 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
June 5, 1981
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 26, 2011

Registered Owner

Name
COLORADO NORTHWESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Address
500 KENNEDY DR
City
RANGELY
State / Zip Code
Colorado81648-3502
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)
51570574
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6F17C

Additional Details

Registration
N54663
Serial Number
17275029
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 24, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00973215

Last Known Position

Date
March 24, 2026 (UTC 17:33:12)
Airport
Latitude
40.133835
Longitude
-109.139832

Data Source

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

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