N59LJ - 2001 Cessna 172R Aircraft Registration

C72R

2001 CESSNA 172R

Aircraft Description

N59LJ is a 2001 Cessna 172R, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to L & J Aviation INC in Atwater, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 30, 2001. The registration certificate was issued on November 27, 2021. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming I0360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N59LJ is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A79C11 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N59LJ was last updated on June 23, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 172RG Cutlass RG served as general aviation's affordable solution for complex aircraft training, bridging the gap between basic flight instruction and commercial pilot requirements. First flown before its 1980 introduction, it was a high-wing single-engine monoplane that could seat up to four occupants with retractable landing gear and a constant-speed propeller. With a cruise speed of 140 knots and a range of 710 nautical miles, the aircraft was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C72R.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N59LJ. 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
2001
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172R
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C72R172RG Cutlass RG
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
April 30, 2001
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 27, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
L & J AVIATION INC
Address
5104 W FAILTE CT
City
ATWATER
State / Zip Code
California95301-6201
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
I0360 SER
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51716021
Mode S Code (Hex)
A79C11

Additional Details

Registration
N59LJ
Serial Number
17281043
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
November 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 23, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00553804

Last Known Position

Date
May 15, 2026 (UTC 21:48:12)
Airport
Latitude
37.585253
Longitude
-120.882091

Data Source

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

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