N5581R - Cessna 172F Aircraft Registration

C172

CESSNA 172F

Aircraft Description

N5581R is a Cessna 172F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Cousins Aviation INC in Birmingham, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 10, 1965. The registration certificate was issued on May 8, 2018. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N5581R is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A71FAE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N5581R was last updated on May 12, 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 N5581R. 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
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172F
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 10, 1965
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 8, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
COUSINS AVIATION INC
Address
1794 MELBOURNE ST
City
BIRMINGHAM
State / Zip Code
Michigan48009-1119
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)
51617656
Mode S Code (Hex)
A71FAE

Additional Details

Registration
N5581R
Serial Number
17253180
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00740096

Data Source

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

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