N6601R - 1979 Cessna 172RG Aircraft Registration

C72R

1979 CESSNA 172RG

Aircraft Description

N6601R is a 1979 Cessna 172RG, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Holmes Donald R in Carlsbad, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 4, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on October 25, 2004. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N6601R is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A8B6C4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N6601R was last tracked by AviatorDB near Mcclellan-palomar Airport (KCRQ) on March 17, 2026. The FAA registry record for N6601R was last updated on May 26, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 172RG Cutlass RG served as general aviation's affordable solution for complex aircraft training, bridging the gap between basic flight instruction and commercial pilot requirements. First flown before its 1980 introduction, it was a high-wing single-engine monoplane that could seat up to four occupants with retractable landing gear and a constant-speed propeller. With a cruise speed of 140 knots and a range of 710 nautical miles, the aircraft was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C72R.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N6601R. 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
172RG
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C72R172RG Cutlass RG
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 4, 1980
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 25, 2004

Registered Owner

Name
HOLMES DONALD R
Address
3941 MAY CT
City
CARLSBAD
State / Zip Code
California92008-2646
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O&VO-360 SER
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52133304
Mode S Code (Hex)
A8B6C4

Additional Details

Registration
N6601R
Serial Number
172RG0207
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2028
Last Action Date
May 26, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00392846

Last Known Position

Date
March 17, 2026 (UTC 00:39:15)
Airport
Latitude
33.128563
Longitude
-117.279355

Data Source

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

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