N560TH - 2016 Textron Aviation INC 172S Aircraft Registration

C172

2016 TEXTRON AVIATION INC 172S

Aircraft Description

N560TH is a 2016 Textron Aviation INC 172S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Le Tourneau University in Longview, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 1, 2016. The registration certificate was issued on November 1, 2016. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine producing 180 horsepower, N560TH is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A7289B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N560TH was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 32.3829, -94.9551 on May 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N560TH was last updated on September 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 4,073 Textron Aviation INC 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 N560TH. 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
2016
Manufacturer
TEXTRON AVIATION INC
Model
172S
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 1, 2016
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 1, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
LE TOURNEAU UNIVERSITY
Address
2100 S MOBBERLY AVE
City
LONGVIEW
State / Zip Code
Texas75602-3564
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-360-L2A
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51624233
Mode S Code (Hex)
A7289B

Additional Details

Registration
N560TH
Serial Number
172S11668
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
November 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 15, 2023
Last Update Date
September 15, 2023
Unique ID
01205455

Last Known Position

Date
May 20, 2026 (UTC 19:56:09)
Airport
Latitude
32.3829
Longitude
-94.955058

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC