N5971A - 1956 Cessna 172 Aircraft Registration

C172

1956 CESSNA 172

Aircraft Description

N5971A is a 1956 Cessna 172, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bolton Warren S Jr in Niles, MI. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 31, 1975. The registration certificate was issued on December 13, 2012. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N5971A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A7B9E4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N5971A was last updated on July 1, 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 N5971A. 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
October 31, 1975
Classification
Restricted 3 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 13, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
BOLTON WARREN S JR
Address
29093 RUNKLE RD
City
NILES
State / Zip Code
Michigan49120
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)
51734744
Mode S Code (Hex)
A7B9E4

Additional Details

Registration
N5971A
Serial Number
28571
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2028
Last Action Date
July 1, 2023
Last Update Date
July 1, 2023
Unique ID
00822045

Data Source

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

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