N6674A - 1956 Cessna 172 Aircraft Registration

C172

1956 CESSNA 172

Aircraft Description

N6674A is a 1956 Cessna 172, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Thomas Craig S in Salem, OR. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 24, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on June 8, 1999. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N6674A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A8D11F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N6674A was last tracked by AviatorDB near Salem-willamette Valley Airport/mcnary Field (KSLE) on February 28, 2026. The FAA registry record for N6674A was last updated on April 7, 2023. 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 N6674A. 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
1956
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 24, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 8, 1999

Registered Owner

Name
THOMAS CRAIG S
Address
3898 LONE OAK RD SE
City
SALEM
State / Zip Code
Oregon97302-4743
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-300 SER
Horsepower
145 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52150437
Mode S Code (Hex)
A8D11F

Additional Details

Registration
N6674A
Serial Number
28774
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2027
Last Action Date
April 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00923066

Last Known Position

Date
February 28, 2026 (UTC 22:50:36)
Airport
Latitude
44.906081
Longitude
-123.003868

Data Source

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

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