N55246 - 1981 Cessna 172P Aircraft Registration

C172

1981 CESSNA 172P

Aircraft Description

N55246 is a 1981 Cessna 172P, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Kadena Aero Club in Apo, AP. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 14, 1981. The registration certificate was issued on March 3, 2021. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N55246 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A709DC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N55246 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 26.3514, 127.7306 on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N55246 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 N55246. 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 14, 1981
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 3, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
KADENA AERO CLUB
Address
UNIT 5135 BOX 10
City
APO
State / Zip Code
AP96368-5135
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)
51604734
Mode S Code (Hex)
A709DC

Additional Details

Registration
N55246
Serial Number
17275143
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
00293465

Last Known Position

Date
May 15, 2026 (UTC 22:34:37)
Airport
Latitude
26.333359
Longitude
127.7441

Data Source

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

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