N6952A - 1956 Cessna 172 Aircraft Registration

C172

1956 CESSNA 172

Aircraft Description

N6952A is a 1956 Cessna 172, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Big Sky Adventures LLC in Nicholasville, KY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 30, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on October 31, 2023. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N6952A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A93FE8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N6952A was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 37.9822, -84.3923 on March 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N6952A was last updated on October 31, 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 N6952A. 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 30, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 31, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
BIG SKY ADVENTURES LLC
Address
3175 VINCE RD
City
NICHOLASVILLE
State / Zip Code
Kentucky40356-8833
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)
52237750
Mode S Code (Hex)
A93FE8

Additional Details

Registration
N6952A
Serial Number
29052
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2030
Last Action Date
October 31, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00570397

Last Known Position

Date
March 22, 2026 (UTC 21:21:40)
Airport
Latitude
37.982204
Longitude
-84.392256

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC