N5550T - 1964 Cessna 172E Aircraft Registration

C172

1964 CESSNA 172E

Aircraft Description

N5550T is a 1964 Cessna 172E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Cirrus Five LLC in Merritt, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 26, 1964. The registration certificate was issued on April 4, 2013. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N5550T is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A71468 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5550T was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.8189, -76.7228 on March 13, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5550T was last updated on May 15, 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 N5550T. 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
1964
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172E
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 26, 1964
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 4, 2013

Registered Owner

Name
CIRRUS FIVE LLC
Address
151 RIVERS EDGE RD
City
MERRITT
State / Zip Code
North Carolina28556-9599
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-300 SER
Horsepower
145 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51612150
Mode S Code (Hex)
A71468

Additional Details

Registration
N5550T
Serial Number
17251450
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2029
Last Action Date
May 15, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00363585

Last Known Position

Date
March 13, 2026 (UTC 15:46:57)
Airport
Latitude
34.818878
Longitude
-76.722798

Data Source

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

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