N65956 - Cessna 172S Aircraft Registration

172S

CESSNA 172S

Aircraft Description

N65956 is a Cessna 172S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ameriflyers of Texas INC in Addison, TX. The registration certificate was issued on April 30, 2025. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2032. The aircraft is configured with 4 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A8B14F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N65956 was last tracked by AviatorDB near Addison Airport (KADS) on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N65956 was last updated on April 30, 2025. 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 N65956. 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
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172S
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
172S172s
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 30, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
AMERIFLYERS OF TEXAS INC
Address
4650 AIRPORT PKWY
City
ADDISON
State / Zip Code
Texas75001-5306
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
52130517
Mode S Code (Hex)
A8B14F

Additional Details

Registration
N65956
Serial Number
172S9829
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2032
Last Action Date
April 30, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00183679

Last Known Position

Date
April 6, 2026 (UTC 23:47:47)
Airport
Latitude
33.765967
Longitude
-96.941528

Data Source

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

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