N8561X - 1962 Cessna P172D Aircraft Registration

C172

1962 CESSNA P172D

Aircraft Description

N8561X is a 1962 Cessna P172D, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to J & K Flying LLC in Marengo, OH. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 13, 1962. The registration certificate was issued on March 27, 2024. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor GO-300 SERIES engine producing 175 horsepower, N8561X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is ABC033 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8561X was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.8214, -82.5166 on June 20, 2024. The FAA registry record for N8561X was last updated on March 27, 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 N8561X. 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
P172D
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
108 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 13, 1962
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 27, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
J & K FLYING LLC
Address
3780 STATE ROUTE 229
City
MARENGO
State / Zip Code
Ohio43334-9484
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
GO-300 SERIES
Horsepower
175 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52740063
Mode S Code (Hex)
ABC033

Additional Details

Registration
N8561X
Serial Number
P17257161
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2031
Last Action Date
March 27, 2024
Last Update Date
March 27, 2024
Unique ID
00762641

Last Known Position

Date
May 25, 2026 (UTC 16:15:46)
Airport
Latitude
40.848358
Longitude
-85.349792

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-01 01:32:20 UTC