N5728A - 1956 Cessna 172 Aircraft Registration

C172

1956 CESSNA 172

Aircraft Description

N5728A is a 1956 Cessna 172, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Mcgiffen Christine L in Vincennes, IN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 31, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on March 25, 2024. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N5728A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A75948 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5728A was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 37.9171, -88.5126 on February 8, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5728A was last updated on March 25, 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 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 N5728A. 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 31, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 25, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
MCGIFFEN CHRISTINE L
Address
2101 FORBES RD
City
VINCENNES
State / Zip Code
Indiana47591-5915
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)
51654510
Mode S Code (Hex)
A75948

Additional Details

Registration
N5728A
Serial Number
28328
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2031
Last Action Date
March 25, 2024
Last Update Date
March 25, 2024
Unique ID
00840576

Last Known Position

Date
February 8, 2026 (UTC 20:05:40)
Airport
Latitude
37.917077
Longitude
-88.512606

Data Source

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

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