N6859X - 1960 Cessna 172B Aircraft Registration

C172

1960 CESSNA 172B

Aircraft Description

N6859X is a 1960 Cessna 172B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Wilkerson Bradley W in Caldwell, ID. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 31, 1960. The registration certificate was issued on June 13, 2014. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor C125 SERIES engine producing 125 horsepower, N6859X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A91973 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N6859X was last updated on January 22, 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 N6859X. 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
1960
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172B
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 31, 1960
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 13, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
WILKERSON BRADLEY W
Address
3110 STONE CREEK ST
City
CALDWELL
State / Zip Code
Idaho83605-6857
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C125 SERIES
Horsepower
125 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52214563
Mode S Code (Hex)
A91973

Additional Details

Registration
N6859X
Serial Number
17247759
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00870107

Data Source

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

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