N6072B - 1957 Cessna 182A Aircraft Registration

C182

1957 CESSNA 182A

Aircraft Description

N6072B is a 1957 Cessna 182A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Trico Mechanical Company INC in La Fayette, GA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 21, 1957. The registration certificate was issued on June 27, 2014. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor O-470 SERIES engine producing 230 horsepower, N6072B is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A7E3E0 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N6072B was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.6709, -85.3686 on February 14, 2026. The FAA registry record for N6072B was last updated on January 22, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 182 Skylane, one of general aviation's most enduring four-seat aircraft, has maintained continuous production for over six decades since its introduction in 1956. A high-wing, single-engine monoplane powered by a 230-horsepower Continental or Lycoming engine, the 182 seats four passengers and features tricycle landing gear for improved ground handling. With a gross weight of up to 3,100 pounds and service ceiling exceeding 19,000 feet, it was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company in Wichita, Kansas. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C182.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N6072B. 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
1957
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
182A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C182182 Skylane
Cruise Speed
119 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 21, 1957
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 27, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
TRICO MECHANICAL COMPANY INC
Address
3140 N HIGHWAY 27
City
LA FAYETTE
State / Zip Code
Georgia30728-6537
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
O-470 SERIES
Horsepower
230 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51761740
Mode S Code (Hex)
A7E3E0

Additional Details

Registration
N6072B
Serial Number
34072
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00481066

Last Known Position

Date
February 14, 2026 (UTC 16:43:00)
Airport
Latitude
34.670883
Longitude
-85.36859

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC