N6163F - 1979 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1979 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N6163F is a 1979 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Vagabond Flying Association in Winfield, IL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 22, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on October 2, 1998. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N6163F is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A807CF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N6163F was last tracked by AviatorDB near Schaumburg Regional Airport (K06C) on March 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N6163F was last updated on November 4, 2024. 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 N6163F. 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
1979
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
August 22, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 2, 1998

Registered Owner

Name
VAGABOND FLYING ASSOCIATION
Address
26W770 LINDSEY AVE
City
WINFIELD
State / Zip Code
Illinois60190-2111
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)
52003717
Mode S Code (Hex)
A807CF

Additional Details

Registration
N6163F
Serial Number
17273157
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
November 4, 2024
Last Update Date
November 4, 2024
Unique ID
00151386

Last Known Position

Date
April 7, 2026 (UTC 18:43:33)
Airport
Latitude
41.915367
Longitude
-88.25525

Data Source

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

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