N6543V - 1980 Cessna 172RG Aircraft Registration

C172

1980 CESSNA 172RG

Aircraft Description

N6543V is a 1980 Cessna 172RG, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Chupito Sabrocito LLC in Paso Robles, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 24, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on October 13, 2020. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N6543V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A89E6B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N6543V was last tracked by AviatorDB near Reid-hillview Airport of Santa Clara County (KRHV) on June 26, 2026. The FAA registry record for N6543V was last updated on March 24, 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 80,402 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 N6543V. 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
172RG
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
November 24, 1980
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 13, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
CHUPITO SABROCITO LLC
Address
PO BOX 4338
City
PASO ROBLES
State / Zip Code
California93447-4338
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O&VO-360 SER
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52117153
Mode S Code (Hex)
A89E6B

NTSB Accident History (1)

Additional Details

Registration
N6543V
Serial Number
172RG0766
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 24, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00322646

Last Known Position

Date
June 27, 2026 (UTC 21:31:08)
Airport
Latitude
38.234985
Longitude
-122.256268

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC