N6557H - 1975 Cessna 172M Aircraft Registration

C172

1975 CESSNA 172M

Aircraft Description

N6557H is a 1975 Cessna 172M, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Riverside Flight Academy LLC in Riverside, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 18, 1975. The registration certificate was issued on July 13, 2024. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N6557H is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A8A2A2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N6557H was last tracked by AviatorDB near Riverside Municipal Airport (KRAL) on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N6557H was last updated on July 13, 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 N6557H. 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
1975
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172M
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
108 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 18, 1975
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 13, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
RIVERSIDE FLIGHT ACADEMY LLC
Address
6651 GEMENDE DR STE B
City
RIVERSIDE
State / Zip Code
California92504-1958
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
4-cycle
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52121242
Mode S Code (Hex)
A8A2A2

Additional Details

Registration
N6557H
Serial Number
17265487
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2031
Last Action Date
July 13, 2024
Last Update Date
July 13, 2024
Unique ID
00932666

Last Known Position

Date
April 6, 2026 (UTC 17:36:08)
Airport
Latitude
33.950198
Longitude
-117.440829

Data Source

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

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