N55160 - 1981 Cessna 172P Aircraft Registration

C172

1981 CESSNA 172P

Aircraft Description

N55160 is a 1981 Cessna 172P, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Davis Joseph S in Andalusia, AL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 7, 1981. The registration certificate was issued on November 30, 2001. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N55160 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A70665 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N55160 was last updated on July 18, 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 N55160. 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
July 7, 1981
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 30, 2001

Registered Owner

Name
DAVIS JOSEPH S
Address
20001 BEAVER DAM RD
City
ANDALUSIA
State / Zip Code
Alabama36420-6562
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)
51603145
Mode S Code (Hex)
A70665

Additional Details

Registration
N55160
Serial Number
17275123
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 28, 2029
Last Action Date
July 18, 2023
Last Update Date
July 18, 2023
Unique ID
00003445

Data Source

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

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