N6963A - 1956 Cessna 172 Aircraft Registration

C172

1956 CESSNA 172

Aircraft Description

N6963A is a 1956 Cessna 172, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Florida Keys Flight Academy LLC in Marathon, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 30, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on December 21, 2024. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N6963A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A943C2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N6963A was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 24.7314, -81.0782 on March 11, 2026. The FAA registry record for N6963A was last updated on December 21, 2024. 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 N6963A. 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
December 21, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
FLORIDA KEYS FLIGHT ACADEMY LLC
Address
9850 OVERSEAS HWY
City
MARATHON
State / Zip Code
Florida33050-3310
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)
52241702
Mode S Code (Hex)
A943C2

Additional Details

Registration
N6963A
Serial Number
29063
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2031
Last Action Date
December 21, 2024
Last Update Date
December 21, 2024
Unique ID
00170427

Last Known Position

Date
March 11, 2026 (UTC 16:47:08)
Airport
Latitude
24.731415
Longitude
-81.078186

Data Source

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

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