N55398 - 1981 Cessna 172P Aircraft Registration

C172

1981 CESSNA 172P

Aircraft Description

N55398 is a 1981 Cessna 172P, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Three Wire LLC in Portland, OR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 24, 1981. The registration certificate was issued on October 18, 2017. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N55398 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A70E44 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N55398 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 45.4238, -122.9470 on February 4, 2026. The FAA registry record for N55398 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 N55398. 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 24, 1981
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 18, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
THREE WIRE LLC
Address
9220 SW BARBUR BLVD # 119-215
City
PORTLAND
State / Zip Code
Oregon97219-5428
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)
51607104
Mode S Code (Hex)
A70E44

Additional Details

Registration
N55398
Serial Number
17275174
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
00253505

Last Known Position

Date
May 23, 2026 (UTC 23:59:43)
Airport
Latitude
46.087786
Longitude
-122.88929

Data Source

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

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