N6955X - 1960 Cessna 172B Aircraft Registration

C172

1960 CESSNA 172B

Aircraft Description

N6955X is a 1960 Cessna 172B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Dirigo Aerospace Solutions LLC in Sumner, ME. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 31, 1960. The registration certificate was issued on February 3, 2020. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N6955X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A94066 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N6955X was last updated on October 7, 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 N6955X. 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
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 3, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
DIRIGO AEROSPACE SOLUTIONS LLC
Address
9 MAIN ST
City
SUMNER
State / Zip Code
Maine04292-3200
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)
52240146
Mode S Code (Hex)
A94066

Additional Details

Registration
N6955X
Serial Number
17247855
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 28, 2030
Last Action Date
October 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00860407

Last Known Position

Date
May 27, 2026 (UTC 21:14:46)
Airport
Latitude
43.876508
Longitude
-69.932622

Data Source

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

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