N6689A - 1956 Cessna 172 Aircraft Registration

C172

1956 CESSNA 172

Aircraft Description

N6689A is a 1956 Cessna 172, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Maley Christopher L in Otsego, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 16, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on May 2, 2023. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N6689A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A8D585 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N6689A was last updated on May 2, 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 N6689A. 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 16, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 2, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
MALEY CHRISTOPHER L
Address
PO BOX 526
City
OTSEGO
State / Zip Code
Michigan49078-0526
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)
52152605
Mode S Code (Hex)
A8D585

Additional Details

Registration
N6689A
Serial Number
28789
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2030
Last Action Date
May 2, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00013116

Data Source

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

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