Flight Tracker
N5550J
1980 CESSNA 172N
Fixed wing single engine · Reciprocating · Standard
1 NTSB record for this tail number, including substantial damage. See the full record below.

Registration

Registered Owner
OPTIMA AVIATION LLC DBA
Registrant Type
LLC
Location
LEWISVILLE, TX
Status
Valid
Certificate Issued
Aug 28, 2020
Airworthiness Date
Feb 7, 1980
Expires
Aug 31, 2027
Approved Operations
Normal, Utility

Airframe

Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172N
Year
1980
Serial Number
17273818
Seats
4
Engines
1
Max Weight
Up to 12,499 lb
Cruise Speed
105 kt
Type Certificate
-

Powerplant

Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Type
Reciprocating
Power
180 hp

Live Flight Status

Checking live traffic…

Coverage depends on ground receiver reception and is not a complete picture of traffic.

Transponder & Tracking

Mode S Code (Hex)
A7145F
Mode S Code (Octal)
51612137

The hex code is the aircraft's ICAO 24-bit address, broadcast by its ADS-B transponder. It is the key used to match live position reports to this registration.

Ownership History: 1 prior registration

RegistrantLocationCancelled
CATLIN AVIATION CO OKLA CITY, OK Nov 23, 1973

NTSB Accident & Incident Record

May 17, 2023 Accident Substantial Flower Mound, TX
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause

The fatigue failure of the rocker arm which resulted in a partial loss of engine power. Contributing was the airplane operator’s failure to inspect the rocker arm in accordance with the engine manufacturer’s service bulletin.

NTSB CEN23LA188