N6391J - 1980 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1980 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N6391J is a 1980 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Aty Aviation INC in Watertown, SD. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 29, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on July 26, 2018. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N6391J is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A861AF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N6391J was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 44.9078, -97.3737 on March 11, 2026. The FAA registry record for N6391J was last updated on May 26, 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 N6391J. 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
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
February 29, 1980
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 26, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
ATY AVIATION INC
Address
704 E AIRPORT DR
City
WATERTOWN
State / Zip Code
South Dakota57201
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)
52060657
Mode S Code (Hex)
A861AF

Additional Details

Registration
N6391J
Serial Number
17273868
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 26, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00052146

Last Known Position

Date
May 16, 2026 (UTC 18:53:05)
Airport
Latitude
44.795217
Longitude
-97.153171

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC