C-FWXW - 1968 Cessna 172I Aircraft Registration

C-FWXW is a 1968 Cessna 172I, a single-engine aircraft registered to Richard Franklin Johnston in Lantzville, British Columbia. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is C03C85 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. C-FWXW was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 49.0538, -123.8331 on April 7, 2026. 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 80,538 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 C-FWXW. 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.