N6466D - 1979 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1979 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N6466D is a 1979 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Valley River Leasing INC in Murphy, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 31, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on March 16, 2005. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N6466D is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A87EB3 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N6466D was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.0382, -83.7770 on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N6466D was last updated on September 15, 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 N6466D. 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 31, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 16, 2005

Registered Owner

Name
VALLEY RIVER LEASING INC
Address
PO BOX 129
City
MURPHY
State / Zip Code
North Carolina28906-0129
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)
52077263
Mode S Code (Hex)
A87EB3

Additional Details

Registration
N6466D
Serial Number
17272817
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
November 30, 2029
Last Action Date
September 15, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00152406

Last Known Position

Date
March 21, 2026 (UTC 14:29:47)
Airport
Latitude
35.038239
Longitude
-83.776974

Data Source

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

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