N56W - 1952 Cessna 190 Aircraft Registration

C190

1952 CESSNA 190

Aircraft Description

N56W is a 1952 Cessna 190, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Karpik Joseph P in Floodwood, MN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 3, 2003. The registration certificate was issued on March 31, 2003. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2027. Powered by a Jacobs R755B SERIES engine producing 275 horsepower, N56W is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A72685 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N56W was last updated on January 22, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 190 was a post-World War II business aircraft that bridged the gap between civilian and commercial aviation during America's economic boom. First flown in 1947, it was a high-wing, single-engine monoplane powered by a Continental W670-23 radial engine, seating five passengers in its all-metal fuselage. Measuring approximately 25 feet in length, the aircraft offered versatile performance on wheels, floats, or skis. Exactly 233 examples were manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company between 1947 and 1954. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C190.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N56W. 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
1952
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
190
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C190190
Cruise Speed
147 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 3, 2003
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 31, 2003

Registered Owner

Name
KARPIK JOSEPH P
Address
12298 RUDOLPH RD
City
FLOODWOOD
State / Zip Code
Minnesota55736-8305
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
JACOBS
Engine Model
R755B SERIES
Horsepower
275 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51623205
Mode S Code (Hex)
A72685

Additional Details

Registration
N56W
Serial Number
7952
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
5
Expiration Date
March 31, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00120166

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC