C-GAFW - 1979 Cessna R172K Aircraft Registration

C172

1979 Cessna R172K

Aircraft Description

C-GAFW is a 1979 Cessna R172K, a single-engine aircraft registered to Afw Aviation Incorporated in Guelph, Ontario. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is C04541 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. C-GAFW was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 43.3320, -80.2979 on March 19, 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-GAFW. 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
1979
Manufacturer
Cessna
Model
R172K
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Airworthiness Date
Classification
Type Registration
Unknown
Status
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
Afw Aviation Incorporated
Address
22 Elora Street
City
Guelph
State / Zip Code
OntarioN1H2X8
Country
Canada

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
Mode S Code (Hex)
C04541

Additional Details

Registration
C-GAFW
Serial Number
R1723193
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
Last Update Date
January 24, 2026
Unique ID

Last Known Position

Date
June 5, 2026 (UTC 18:42:09)
Airport
Latitude
43.711075
Longitude
-80.657597

Data Source

Data provided by Transport Canada. Contact the agency directly for more information.

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC