N5669A - 1956 Cessna 172 Aircraft Registration

C172

1956 CESSNA 172

Aircraft Description

N5669A is a 1956 Cessna 172, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Blanchette Charles in Payson, AZ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 18, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on January 30, 2018. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N5669A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A740C8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5669A was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.2568, -111.3390 on November 27, 2024. The FAA registry record for N5669A 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 N5669A. 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 18, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 30, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
BLANCHETTE CHARLES
Address
504 N BLUE SPRUCE RD
City
PAYSON
State / Zip Code
Arizona85541-6660
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-300 SER
Horsepower
145 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51640310
Mode S Code (Hex)
A740C8

Additional Details

Registration
N5669A
Serial Number
28269
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
00800336

Last Known Position

Date
April 18, 2026 (UTC 17:15:39)
Airport
Latitude
33.457352
Longitude
-111.735681

Data Source

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

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