N55515 - 1981 Cessna 172P Aircraft Registration

C172

1981 CESSNA 172P

Aircraft Description

N55515 is a 1981 Cessna 172P, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Fly Cessna LLC in Peoria, AZ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 30, 1981. The registration certificate was issued on February 22, 2023. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N55515 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A71497 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N55515 was last tracked by AviatorDB near Phoenix Goodyear Airport (KGYR) on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N55515 was last updated on February 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 N55515. 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 30, 1981
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 22, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
FLY CESSNA LLC
Address
11980 N 70TH AVE
City
PEORIA
State / Zip Code
Arizona85345-8755
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)
51612227
Mode S Code (Hex)
A71497

Additional Details

Registration
N55515
Serial Number
17275195
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 28, 2030
Last Action Date
February 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00813585

Last Known Position

Date
April 7, 2026 (UTC 17:59:51)
Airport
Latitude
33.433044
Longitude
-112.366187

Data Source

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

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