N6503D - 1979 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1979 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N6503D is a 1979 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Manubay John M in Sinking Spring, PA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 5, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on July 8, 2016. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N6503D is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A88F7F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N6503D was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.3785, -75.9652 on July 26, 2025. The FAA registry record for N6503D was last updated on September 16, 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 N6503D. 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
June 5, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 8, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
MANUBAY JOHN M
Address
137 GRANDE BLVD
City
SINKING SPRING
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania19608-9348
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)
52107577
Mode S Code (Hex)
A88F7F

Additional Details

Registration
N6503D
Serial Number
17272834
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 16, 2024
Last Update Date
September 16, 2024
Unique ID
00222496

Last Known Position

Date
May 25, 2026 (UTC 18:54:51)
Airport
Latitude
40.388809
Longitude
-75.988892

Data Source

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

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