N6697A - 1956 Cessna 172 Aircraft Registration

C172

1956 CESSNA 172

Aircraft Description

N6697A is a 1956 Cessna 172, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Hart David L in Oxnard, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 21, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on July 4, 2023. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N6697A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A8D8F6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N6697A was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.2008, -119.2070 on July 18, 2025. The FAA registry record for N6697A was last updated on July 4, 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 N6697A. 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 21, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 4, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
HART DAVID L
Address
5256 BARRYMORE DR
City
OXNARD
State / Zip Code
California93033-8525
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)
52154366
Mode S Code (Hex)
A8D8F6

Additional Details

Registration
N6697A
Serial Number
28797
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2030
Last Action Date
July 4, 2023
Last Update Date
July 4, 2023
Unique ID
00463176

Last Known Position

Date
July 18, 2025 (UTC 21:49:42)
Airport
Latitude
34.200802
Longitude
-119.207001

Data Source

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

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