N61GA - 1980 Cessna 172P Aircraft Registration

C172

1980 CESSNA 172P

Aircraft Description

N61GA is a 1980 Cessna 172P, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Glidewell Aviation INC in Parkland, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 29, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on April 26, 2021. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N61GA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A7ECFC (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N61GA was last tracked by AviatorDB near Palm Beach County Park Airport (KLNA) on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N61GA was last updated on February 6, 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 N61GA. 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
1980
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172P
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 29, 1980
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 26, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
GLIDEWELL AVIATION INC
Address
12189 NW 72ND ST
City
PARKLAND
State / Zip Code
Florida33076-4611
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)
51766374
Mode S Code (Hex)
A7ECFC

Additional Details

Registration
N61GA
Serial Number
17274340
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2028
Last Action Date
February 6, 2024
Last Update Date
February 6, 2024
Unique ID
00472205

Last Known Position

Date
April 4, 2026 (UTC 14:47:54)
Airport
Latitude
26.591354
Longitude
-80.091731

Data Source

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

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