N6289E - 1959 Cessna 172 Aircraft Registration

C172

1959 CESSNA 172

Aircraft Description

N6289E is a 1959 Cessna 172, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Maverick Jets LLC in Vineburg, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 22, 1959. The registration certificate was issued on February 1, 2021. The registration is set to expire on February 29, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N6289E is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A8378D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N6289E was last tracked by AviatorDB near Long Beach International Airport (KLGB) on March 13, 2026. The FAA registry record for N6289E was last updated on January 11, 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 N6289E. 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
1959
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
January 22, 1959
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 1, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
MAVERICK JETS LLC
Address
PO BOX 50
City
VINEBURG
State / Zip Code
California95487-0050
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)
52033615
Mode S Code (Hex)
A8378D

Additional Details

Registration
N6289E
Serial Number
46389
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 29, 2028
Last Action Date
January 11, 2024
Last Update Date
January 11, 2024
Unique ID
00921776

Last Known Position

Date
April 8, 2026 (UTC 21:56:23)
Airport
Latitude
38.453452
Longitude
-123.056946

Data Source

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

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