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N46551

Built 1968 · registered US

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Cessna 172
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
580 nm
Cruise speed
114 kt
Max speed
122 kt
Service ceiling
15,000 ft
Takeoff distance
514 m
Landing distance
395 m
Weights
MTOW
1,100 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
200 L
Dimensions
Length
8.3 m
Wingspan
10.9 m
Height
2.6 m
Capacity
Seats
4
Max passengers
4

Flight activity

(15 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
0
Last 90 days
7
Last seen
28 Sept 2026
Tracked since
31 May 2026

Frequent routes: PAMR → PAMR (2) · PAMR → PASO (1) · PAMR → PAWD (1)

  • … → PAMR28 Sept 2026 · 0h 54m
  • PAMR → PAMR28 Sept 2026 · 0h 54m
  • PASO → PAMR10 Sept 2026 · 1h 38m
  • PAMR → PASO10 Sept 2026 · 1h 12m
  • PAWD → PAMR2 Sept 2026 · 1h 07m
  • PAMR → PAWD2 Sept 2026 · 0h 42m
  • PAMR → PAMR27 Aug 2026 · 3h 09m
  • … → PAMC3 Jul 2026 · 1h 51m
  • … → PAMR1 Jul 2026 · 2h 16m
  • … → PAMR26 Jun 2026 · 2h 15m

Showing the 10 most recent distinct flights. The total counts every raw ADS-B tracking leg, including repeat observations and sub-5-minute artifacts.

From ADS-B observations collected since May 2026. Coverage depends on ground-receiver density; gaps do not mean the aircraft did not fly.

How common is this aircraft?
29,920Cessna 172 registered worldwide

Common. One of the most common aircraft types we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • N46551USACTIVE
    STRANDBERG JAMES S
    2007 – present

Owner names are published by the issuing civil registry (FAA / CCARCS / CASA / ANAC / NZ CAA). Owner addresses present in the source are not republished here. Registered owner? Request removal

N46551 — frequently asked
What aircraft model is N46551?

N46551 is a Cessna 172, built in 1968. Sprinkle's record for N46551 covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is N46551 currently active?

Registry records list N46551's status as Active, registered in United States — a Cessna 172.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of N46551?

N46551 carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 17257346, the serial assigned to this Cessna 172 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for N46551?

N46551's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is A5AF4F — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Cessna 172 broadcasts.