N5853A - 1956 Cessna 172 Aircraft Registration

C172

1956 CESSNA 172

Aircraft Description

N5853A is a 1956 Cessna 172, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Danz Frederick C in Mattawa, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 14, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on December 6, 2017. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N5853A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A78B3D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N5853A was last updated on May 24, 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 N5853A. 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
March 14, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 6, 2017

Registered Owner

Name
DANZ FREDERICK C
Address
421 AIRPORT WAY SW
City
MATTAWA
State / Zip Code
Washington99349-1950
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)
51705475
Mode S Code (Hex)
A78B3D

Additional Details

Registration
N5853A
Serial Number
28453
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2027
Last Action Date
May 24, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00261735

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC