N6488E - 1959 Cessna 172 Aircraft Registration

C172

1959 CESSNA 172

Aircraft Description

N6488E is a 1959 Cessna 172, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Danielson Austin Mb in Kenai, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 21, 1959. The registration certificate was issued on November 18, 2024. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N6488E is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A88668 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N6488E was last updated on November 18, 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 N6488E. 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
May 21, 1959
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
November 18, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
DANIELSON AUSTIN MB
Address
47180 WILDBERRY CT
City
KENAI
State / Zip Code
Alaska99611-5946
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)
52103150
Mode S Code (Hex)
A88668

Additional Details

Registration
N6488E
Serial Number
46588
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
November 30, 2031
Last Action Date
November 18, 2024
Last Update Date
November 18, 2024
Unique ID
00112476

Data Source

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

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