N6525D - 1979 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1979 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N6525D is a 1979 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Aerospace Testing Engineering & Certification INC in Seattle, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 17, 1997. The registration certificate was issued on September 12, 2019. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N6525D is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A89733 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N6525D was last tracked by AviatorDB near Harvey Field (S43) on March 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N6525D was last updated on January 20, 2026. 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 N6525D. 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
March 17, 1997
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Non-Citizen Corporation
Status
Non-citizen Corporations which have not returned their flight hour reports
Cert Issue Date
September 12, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
AEROSPACE TESTING ENGINEERING & CERTIFICATION INC
Address
6100 4TH AVE S STE 300
City
SEATTLE
State / Zip Code
Washington98108-3275
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)
52113463
Mode S Code (Hex)
A89733

Additional Details

Registration
N6525D
Serial Number
17272846
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2029
Last Action Date
January 20, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00942556

Last Known Position

Date
March 22, 2026 (UTC 21:00:05)
Airport
Latitude
47.896866
Longitude
-122.116196

Data Source

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

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