N5468R - 1965 Cessna 172F Aircraft Registration

C172

1965 CESSNA 172F

Aircraft Description

N5468R is a 1965 Cessna 172F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Cw Arborists LTD in Killingworth, CT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 26, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on December 11, 2017. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N5468R is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6F1B6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5468R was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 41.6204, -72.2181 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5468R was last updated on May 14, 2025. 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 N5468R. 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
September 26, 1980
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 11, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
CW ARBORISTS LTD
Address
32 CHATFIELD RIDGE RD
City
KILLINGWORTH
State / Zip Code
Connecticut06419-1183
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O&VO-360 SER
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51570666
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6F1B6

Additional Details

Registration
N5468R
Serial Number
17253027
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2027
Last Action Date
May 14, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00783225

Last Known Position

Date
April 29, 2026 (UTC 21:57:50)
Airport
Latitude
41.23288
Longitude
-72.374146

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC