N5512E - 1978 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1978 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N5512E is a 1978 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Morcom Aviation Services INC DBA in Everett, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 27, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on June 19, 2014. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming O-320-H2AD engine producing 160 horsepower, N5512E is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A705C5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5512E was last tracked by AviatorDB near Seattle Paine Field International Airport (KPAE) on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5512E was last updated on January 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 N5512E. 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
1978
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172N
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 27, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 19, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
MORCOM AVIATION SERVICES INC DBA
Address
10100 30TH AVE W STE C51
City
EVERETT
State / Zip Code
Washington98204-1308
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O-320-H2AD
Horsepower
160 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51602705
Mode S Code (Hex)
A705C5

Additional Details

Registration
N5512E
Serial Number
17271881
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00773425

Last Known Position

Date
April 7, 2026 (UTC 01:43:07)
Airport
Latitude
47.899017
Longitude
-122.285385

Data Source

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

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