N65776 - 1982 Cessna 172P Aircraft Registration

C172

1982 CESSNA 172P

Aircraft Description

N65776 is a 1982 Cessna 172P, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Meridian Aviation Holding Company in Teterboro, NJ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 1, 1982. The registration certificate was issued on March 15, 2024. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N65776 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A8AA27 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N65776 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.1436, -122.5560 on August 31, 2024. The FAA registry record for N65776 was last updated on March 15, 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 N65776. 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
1982
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172P
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 1, 1982
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 15, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
MERIDIAN AVIATION HOLDING COMPANY
Address
485 INDUSTRIAL AVE
City
TETERBORO
State / Zip Code
New Jersey07608-1006
Country
United States

Operator / Airline

Operator
Meridian Aviation
ICAO Code
DSL

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52125047
Mode S Code (Hex)
A8AA27

Additional Details

Registration
N65776
Serial Number
17275879
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2031
Last Action Date
March 15, 2024
Last Update Date
March 15, 2024
Unique ID
00732736

Last Known Position

Date
August 31, 2024 (UTC 21:31:22)
Airport
Latitude
38.1436
Longitude
-122.556

Data Source

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

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