N6900A - 1956 Cessna 172 Aircraft Registration

C172

1956 CESSNA 172

Aircraft Description

N6900A is a 1956 Cessna 172, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Northwind Flying Club in Traverse City, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 12, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on February 13, 1962. The registration is set to expire on November 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N6900A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A92D0F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N6900A was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 44.7414, -85.5822 on July 27, 2025. The FAA registry record for N6900A was last updated on June 11, 2025. 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 N6900A. 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 12, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 13, 1962

Registered Owner

Name
NORTHWIND FLYING CLUB
Address
2974 RIDGE RUN RD
City
TRAVERSE CITY
State / Zip Code
Michigan49686-3794
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)
52226417
Mode S Code (Hex)
A92D0F

Additional Details

Registration
N6900A
Serial Number
29000
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
November 30, 2029
Last Action Date
June 11, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00460257

Last Known Position

Date
July 27, 2025 (UTC 18:48:26)
Airport
Latitude
44.741402
Longitude
-85.582199

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-01 01:32:20 UTC