N566Q - 1979 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1979 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N566Q is a 1979 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Butte Aviation INC in Butte, MT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 4, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on July 13, 2015. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N566Q is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A73E92 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N566Q was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 46.1271, -112.5671 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N566Q was last updated on January 30, 2025. 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 N566Q. 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
1979
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172N
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 4, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 13, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
BUTTE AVIATION INC
Address
4602 HARRISON AVE
City
BUTTE
State / Zip Code
Montana59701-6965
Country
United States

Operator / Airline

Operator
Butte Aviation
ICAO Code
PPS

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51637222
Mode S Code (Hex)
A73E92

Additional Details

Registration
N566Q
Serial Number
17273553
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
January 30, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00930336

Last Known Position

Date
May 23, 2026 (UTC 15:05:17)
Airport
Latitude
45.871458
Longitude
-112.674545

Data Source

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

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