N5989A - 1956 Cessna 172 Aircraft Registration

C172

1956 CESSNA 172

Aircraft Description

N5989A is a 1956 Cessna 172, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Brokaw Terry L in Three Rivers, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 29, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on February 3, 1994. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N5989A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A7BEB3 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5989A was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 41.9355, -85.6062 on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5989A was last updated on May 31, 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 N5989A. 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 29, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 3, 1994

Registered Owner

Name
BROKAW TERRY L
Address
20273 M 60
City
THREE RIVERS
State / Zip Code
Michigan49093-9042
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)
51737263
Mode S Code (Hex)
A7BEB3

Additional Details

Registration
N5989A
Serial Number
28589
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2029
Last Action Date
May 31, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00862075

Last Known Position

Date
March 21, 2026 (UTC 20:10:06)
Airport
Latitude
41.935513
Longitude
-85.606171

Data Source

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

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