N6902A - 1956 Cessna 172 Aircraft Registration

C172

1956 CESSNA 172

Aircraft Description

N6902A is a 1956 Cessna 172, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Basher Michael H in Morehead City, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 25, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on June 3, 1980. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N6902A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A92D55 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N6902A was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.8973, -76.6879 on February 28, 2026. The FAA registry record for N6902A was last updated on March 10, 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 N6902A. 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 25, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 3, 1980

Registered Owner

Name
BASHER MICHAEL H
Address
3600 PLANTATION RD
City
MOREHEAD CITY
State / Zip Code
North Carolina28557-3032
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)
52226525
Mode S Code (Hex)
A92D55

Additional Details

Registration
N6902A
Serial Number
29002
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00910267

Last Known Position

Date
May 19, 2026 (UTC 16:07:22)
Airport
Latitude
34.846344
Longitude
-76.738773

Data Source

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

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