N6553D - 1979 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1979 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N6553D is a 1979 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Llv Aviation LLC in Wilmington, DE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 6, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on August 31, 2024. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N6553D is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A8A212 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N6553D was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.3900, -77.4022 on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N6553D was last updated on August 31, 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 N6553D. 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 6, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 31, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
LLV AVIATION LLC
Address
5305 LIMESTONE RD STE 200
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
Delaware19808-1247
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)
52121022
Mode S Code (Hex)
A8A212

Additional Details

Registration
N6553D
Serial Number
17272861
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2031
Last Action Date
August 31, 2024
Last Update Date
August 31, 2024
Unique ID
00522696

Last Known Position

Date
March 21, 2026 (UTC 20:55:31)
Airport
Latitude
39.38999
Longitude
-77.402222

Data Source

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

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