N6042N - 2006 Cessna 172S Aircraft Registration

172S

2006 CESSNA 172S

Aircraft Description

N6042N is a 2006 Cessna 172S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Cal Aggie Flying Farmers in Davis, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 27, 2006. The registration certificate was issued on July 7, 2011. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine producing 180 horsepower, N6042N is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A7D8C6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N6042N was last tracked by AviatorDB near Lincoln Regional Karl Harder Field (KLHM) on March 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N6042N was last updated on March 4, 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 N6042N. 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
2006
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172S
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
172S172s
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 27, 2006
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 7, 2011

Registered Owner

Name
CAL AGGIE FLYING FARMERS
Address
1 AIRPORT RD
City
DAVIS
State / Zip Code
California95616
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-360-L2A
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51754306
Mode S Code (Hex)
A7D8C6

Additional Details

Registration
N6042N
Serial Number
172S10228
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00262299

Last Known Position

Date
April 5, 2026 (UTC 21:32:06)
Airport
Latitude
38.520403
Longitude
-121.734957

Data Source

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

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