N6196E - 1958 Cessna 172 Aircraft Registration

C172

1958 CESSNA 172

Aircraft Description

N6196E is a 1958 Cessna 172, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Higgins Brian D in Flower Mound, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 22, 1958. The registration certificate was issued on May 25, 2012. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N6196E is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A8135C (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N6196E was last tracked by AviatorDB near Aero Valley Airport (K52F) on March 3, 2026. The FAA registry record for N6196E was last updated on May 12, 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 N6196E. 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
1958
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 22, 1958
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 25, 2012

Registered Owner

Name
HIGGINS BRIAN D
Address
6108 WINDRIDGE LN
City
FLOWER MOUND
State / Zip Code
Texas75028-2389
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-300 SER
Horsepower
145 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52011534
Mode S Code (Hex)
A8135C

Additional Details

Registration
N6196E
Serial Number
46296
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 12, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00111506

Last Known Position

Date
March 3, 2026 (UTC 01:01:09)
Airport
Latitude
33.05254
Longitude
-97.232945

Data Source

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

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