N97055 - 1984 Cessna 172P Aircraft Registration

C172

1984 CESSNA 172P

Aircraft Description

N97055 is a 1984 Cessna 172P, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Dae Aviation Enterprises Corp in Gilford, NH. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 25, 1984. The registration certificate was issued on September 2, 2008. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N97055 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AD86CA (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N97055 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 43.5661, -71.7076 on March 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N97055 was last updated on June 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 N97055. 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
1984
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172P
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 25, 1984
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 2, 2008

Registered Owner

Name
DAE AVIATION ENTERPRISES CORP
Address
61 RECYCLE WAY
City
GILFORD
State / Zip Code
New Hampshire03249-6862
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)
53303312
Mode S Code (Hex)
AD86CA

Additional Details

Registration
N97055
Serial Number
17276149
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2028
Last Action Date
June 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00792063

Last Known Position

Date
March 20, 2026 (UTC 15:17:32)
Airport
Latitude
43.566098
Longitude
-71.707567

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC