N5946A - Cessna 172 Aircraft Registration

C172

CESSNA 172

Aircraft Description

N5946A is a Cessna 172, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Kessinger John in Independence, OR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 19, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on January 29, 2025. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N5946A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A7AF6E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5946A was last tracked by AviatorDB near Independence State Airport (K7S5) on March 19, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5946A was last updated on January 29, 2025. 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 N5946A. 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
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 19, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 29, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
KESSINGER JOHN
Address
853 CESSNA ST
City
INDEPENDENCE
State / Zip Code
Oregon97351-9671
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)
51727556
Mode S Code (Hex)
A7AF6E

Additional Details

Registration
N5946A
Serial Number
28546
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2032
Last Action Date
January 29, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00011975

Last Known Position

Date
March 19, 2026 (UTC 00:17:20)
Airport
Latitude
44.865464
Longitude
-123.198071

Data Source

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

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