N66003 - 1979 Cessna R172K Aircraft Registration

C172

1979 CESSNA R172K

Aircraft Description

N66003 is a 1979 Cessna R172K, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Nesheim William A in Holderness, NH. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 12, 1998. The registration certificate was issued on June 5, 2024. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor IO-360 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N66003 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A8B6AD (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N66003 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 43.5727, -71.4189 on July 16, 2025. The FAA registry record for N66003 was last updated on June 5, 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 N66003. 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
R172K
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
76 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 12, 1998
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 5, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
NESHEIM WILLIAM A
Address
27 OLD LEDGE RD
City
HOLDERNESS
State / Zip Code
New Hampshire03245-5779
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO-360 SER
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52133255
Mode S Code (Hex)
A8B6AD

Additional Details

Registration
N66003
Serial Number
R1723000
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2031
Last Action Date
June 5, 2024
Last Update Date
June 5, 2024
Unique ID
00997041

Last Known Position

Date
May 8, 2026 (UTC 15:48:43)
Airport
Latitude
43.548827
Longitude
-71.447165

Data Source

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

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