N6824A - 1956 Cessna 172 Aircraft Registration

C172

1956 CESSNA 172

Aircraft Description

N6824A is a 1956 Cessna 172, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Christenson Robert E in Anacortes, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 9, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on December 24, 2015. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N6824A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A90D8A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N6824A was last tracked by AviatorDB near Vashon Municipal Airport (2S1) on March 11, 2026. The FAA registry record for N6824A was last updated on July 1, 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 N6824A. 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
July 9, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 24, 2015

Registered Owner

Name
CHRISTENSON ROBERT E
Address
1517 15TH ST
City
ANACORTES
State / Zip Code
Washington98221-2216
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)
52206612
Mode S Code (Hex)
A90D8A

Additional Details

Registration
N6824A
Serial Number
28924
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2028
Last Action Date
July 1, 2023
Last Update Date
July 1, 2023
Unique ID
00600017

Last Known Position

Date
March 11, 2026 (UTC 01:32:51)
Airport
Latitude
48.112244
Longitude
-122.624725

Data Source

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

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