N6945X - 1962 Cessna 172B Aircraft Registration

C172

1962 CESSNA 172B

Aircraft Description

N6945X is a 1962 Cessna 172B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Whitmore Philip A in Henderson, NV. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 18, 1960. The registration certificate was issued on April 15, 2025. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300-D engine producing 145 horsepower, N6945X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A93CAF (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N6945X was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.9296, -114.8178 on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N6945X was last updated on April 15, 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 N6945X. 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
1962
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
July 18, 1960
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 15, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
WHITMORE PHILIP A
Address
57 REVERIE HEIGHTS AVE
City
HENDERSON
State / Zip Code
Nevada89011-4298
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-300-D
Horsepower
145 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52236257
Mode S Code (Hex)
A93CAF

Additional Details

Registration
N6945X
Serial Number
17247845
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2032
Last Action Date
April 15, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00150407

Last Known Position

Date
March 23, 2026 (UTC 16:04:58)
Airport
Latitude
35.929596
Longitude
-114.817829

Data Source

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

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