N563FA - 2003 Cessna 172S Aircraft Registration

C172

2003 CESSNA 172S

Aircraft Description

N563FA is a 2003 Cessna 172S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wang Yuemin in Wauconda, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 15, 2003. The registration certificate was issued on July 19, 2012. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine producing 180 horsepower, N563FA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A7328D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N563FA was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 42.4134, -87.8795 on February 14, 2026. The FAA registry record for N563FA was last updated on May 26, 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 N563FA. 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
2003
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172S
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 15, 2003
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 19, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
WANG YUEMIN
Address
950 N RAND RD STE 119
City
WAUCONDA
State / Zip Code
Illinois60084-1197
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)
51631215
Mode S Code (Hex)
A7328D

Additional Details

Registration
N563FA
Serial Number
172S9563
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 26, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00077099

Last Known Position

Date
May 25, 2026 (UTC 19:57:06)
Airport
Latitude
42.429932
Longitude
-87.875269

Data Source

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

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