N55QB - Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N55QB is a Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Sainthill Raymond C in Long Beach, NY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 6, 1977. The registration certificate was issued on August 29, 2017. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2027. The aircraft is configured with 4 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A6FE72 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N55QB was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.7389, -73.4274 on March 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N55QB was last updated on March 10, 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 N55QB. 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
172N
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 6, 1977
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 29, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
SAINTHILL RAYMOND C
Address
552 E BAY DR
City
LONG BEACH
State / Zip Code
New York11561-2410
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
51577162
Mode S Code (Hex)
A6FE72

Additional Details

Registration
N55QB
Serial Number
17269080
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00353365

Last Known Position

Date
March 20, 2026 (UTC 17:16:47)
Airport
Latitude
40.738887
Longitude
-73.427436

Data Source

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

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