N5956A - 1956 Cessna 172 Aircraft Registration

C172

1956 CESSNA 172

Aircraft Description

N5956A is a 1956 Cessna 172, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Times of Refreshing World Outreach Ministry INC in Baton Rouge, LA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 7, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on March 9, 2016. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N5956A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A7B325 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5956A was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 30.3437, -91.0753 on March 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5956A was last updated on July 22, 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 N5956A. 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
April 7, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 9, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
TIMES OF REFRESHING WORLD OUTREACH MINISTRY INC
Address
3745 MOHICAN ST
City
BATON ROUGE
State / Zip Code
Louisiana70805-5040
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)
51731445
Mode S Code (Hex)
A7B325

Additional Details

Registration
N5956A
Serial Number
28556
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 22, 2023
Last Update Date
July 22, 2023
Unique ID
00421995

Last Known Position

Date
April 18, 2026 (UTC 19:44:29)
Airport
Latitude
30.07489
Longitude
-90.580929

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC