N6ZP - 1980 Cessna 172P Aircraft Registration

C172

1980 CESSNA 172P

Aircraft Description

N6ZP is a 1980 Cessna 172P, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to American Patrols INC in Midland, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 20, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on July 5, 2023. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N6ZP is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A7C4DA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N6ZP was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.8077, -119.4302 on March 16, 2026. The FAA registry record for N6ZP was last updated on July 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 N6ZP. 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
1980
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172P
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 20, 1980
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 5, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
AMERICAN PATROLS INC
Address
10306 S COUNTY ROAD 1210
City
MIDLAND
State / Zip Code
Texas79706-7820
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51742332
Mode S Code (Hex)
A7C4DA

Additional Details

Registration
N6ZP
Serial Number
17274020
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2030
Last Action Date
July 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00682395

Last Known Position

Date
May 26, 2026 (UTC 21:47:14)
Airport
Latitude
34.837088
Longitude
-119.507675

Data Source

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

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