N616SK - 1979 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1979 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N616SK is a 1979 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Superior Flying Services LLC in Superior, WI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 11, 2016. The registration certificate was issued on October 1, 2024. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming O-360-A4M engine producing 180 horsepower, N616SK is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A806A2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N616SK was last tracked by AviatorDB near Richard I Bong Memorial Airport (KSUW) on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N616SK was last updated on October 1, 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 N616SK. 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
May 11, 2016
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 1, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
SUPERIOR FLYING SERVICES LLC
Address
4804 HAMMOND AVE
City
SUPERIOR
State / Zip Code
Wisconsin54880-5507
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O-360-A4M
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52003242
Mode S Code (Hex)
A806A2

Additional Details

Registration
N616SK
Serial Number
17273381
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2031
Last Action Date
October 1, 2024
Last Update Date
October 1, 2024
Unique ID
00400275

Last Known Position

Date
March 24, 2026 (UTC 18:35:34)
Airport
Latitude
46.681503
Longitude
-92.096412

Data Source

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

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