N56LU - 2016 Textron Aviation INC 172S Aircraft Registration

C172

2016 TEXTRON AVIATION INC 172S

Aircraft Description

N56LU is a 2016 Textron Aviation INC 172S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Service Oriented Aviation Readiness S.o.a.r. in Bolivar, MO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 14, 2016. The registration certificate was issued on July 26, 2024. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine producing 180 horsepower, N56LU is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A7259E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N56LU was last tracked by AviatorDB near Bolivar Municipal Airport (KM17) on June 26, 2026. The FAA registry record for N56LU was last updated on July 26, 2024. 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 N56LU. 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
2016
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
September 14, 2016
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 26, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
SERVICE ORIENTED AVIATION READINESS S.O.A.R.
Address
4460 AIRPORT RD
City
BOLIVAR
State / Zip Code
Missouri65613-2681
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)
51622636
Mode S Code (Hex)
A7259E

Additional Details

Registration
N56LU
Serial Number
172S11727
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2031
Last Action Date
July 26, 2024
Last Update Date
July 26, 2024
Unique ID
01229461

Last Known Position

Date
July 2, 2026 (UTC 17:34:22)
Airport
Latitude
37.606659
Longitude
-93.347558

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-07-01 01:32:20 UTC