N5993E - 1978 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1978 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N5993E is a 1978 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Tss Flying Club INC in Bethesda, MD. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 14, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on June 27, 2018. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N5993E is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A7C19C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5993E was last tracked by AviatorDB near Montgomery County Airpark (KGAI) on February 28, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5993E was last updated on May 19, 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 N5993E. 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
1978
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172N
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 14, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 27, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
TSS FLYING CLUB INC
Address
6101 PLAINVIEW RD
City
BETHESDA
State / Zip Code
Maryland20817-6156
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51740634
Mode S Code (Hex)
A7C19C

Additional Details

Registration
N5993E
Serial Number
17271981
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 19, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00732075

Last Known Position

Date
April 4, 2026 (UTC 16:17:52)
Airport
Latitude
39.167828
Longitude
-77.165103

Data Source

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

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