N6486J - 1980 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1980 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N6486J is a 1980 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Spredemann Carl A in Caldwell, ID. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 28, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on January 11, 2022. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N6486J is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A88626 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N6486J was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 43.6366, -116.6285 on March 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N6486J was last updated on July 7, 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 N6486J. 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 28, 1980
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 11, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
SPREDEMANN CARL A
Address
5614 BARKLEY WAY
City
CALDWELL
State / Zip Code
Idaho83607-5580
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)
52103046
Mode S Code (Hex)
A88626

Additional Details

Registration
N6486J
Serial Number
17273877
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00432456

Last Known Position

Date
April 6, 2026 (UTC 21:57:48)
Airport
Latitude
43.6356
Longitude
-116.627263

Data Source

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

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