N5666A - 1956 Cessna 172 Aircraft Registration

C172

1956 CESSNA 172

Aircraft Description

N5666A is a 1956 Cessna 172, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ronshausen Steven A in Circleville, OH. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 20, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on August 31, 1987. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor C145 SERIES engine producing 145 horsepower, N5666A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A7405F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N5666A was last updated on April 14, 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 N5666A. 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
1956
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 20, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 31, 1987

Registered Owner

Name
RONSHAUSEN STEVEN A
Address
17418 FLORENCE CHAPEL PIKE
City
CIRCLEVILLE
State / Zip Code
Ohio43113
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C145 SERIES
Horsepower
145 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51640137
Mode S Code (Hex)
A7405F

Additional Details

Registration
N5666A
Serial Number
28266
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 14, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00420356

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC