N561D - 2017 Textron Aviation INC 172S Aircraft Registration

C172

2017 TEXTRON AVIATION INC 172S

Aircraft Description

N561D is a 2017 Textron Aviation INC 172S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ab Prop Plane II LLC in Metairie, LA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 15, 2017. The registration certificate was issued on February 21, 2026. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2033. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine producing 180 horsepower, N561D is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A72AEC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N561D was last tracked by AviatorDB near Chandler Municipal Airport (KCHD) on June 26, 2026. The FAA registry record for N561D was last updated on February 21, 2026. 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 N561D. 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
2017
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
August 15, 2017
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 21, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
AB PROP PLANE II LLC
Address
3838 N CAUSEWAY BLVD STE 3335
City
METAIRIE
State / Zip Code
Louisiana70002-8361
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)
51625354
Mode S Code (Hex)
A72AEC

Additional Details

Registration
N561D
Serial Number
172S12066
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 28, 2033
Last Action Date
February 21, 2026
Last Update Date
September 26, 2024
Unique ID
01258602

Last Known Position

Date
June 28, 2026 (UTC 19:42:55)
Airport
Latitude
33.272369
Longitude
-111.808411

Data Source

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

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