N5820A - 1956 Cessna 172 Aircraft Registration

C172

1956 CESSNA 172

Aircraft Description

N5820A is a 1956 Cessna 172, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Rivas Tito David in San Diego, CA. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 18, 1962. The registration certificate was issued on June 4, 2019. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N5820A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A77FAF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5820A was last tracked by AviatorDB near Brown Field Municipal Airport (KSDM) on March 1, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5820A was last updated on August 11, 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 N5820A. 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
July 18, 1962
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 4, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
RIVAS TITO DAVID
Address
1801 DIAMOND ST UNIT 3-118
City
SAN DIEGO
State / Zip Code
California92109-3324
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)
51677657
Mode S Code (Hex)
A77FAF

Additional Details

Registration
N5820A
Serial Number
28420
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2029
Last Action Date
August 11, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00781655

Last Known Position

Date
March 1, 2026 (UTC 00:15:19)
Airport
Latitude
32.5721
Longitude
-116.973495

Data Source

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

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