C-GSTO - 1978 Cessna R172K Aircraft Registration

C172

1978 Cessna R172K

Aircraft Description

C-GSTO is a 1978 Cessna R172K, a single-engine aircraft registered to Justin Desrochers in Laval, Quebec. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is C0762D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. 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-GSTO. 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
1978
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
Justin Desrochers
Address
#604-3600 Simone-de-Beauvoir
City
Laval
State / Zip Code
QuebecH7P0N5
Country
Canada

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
Mode S Code (Hex)
C0762D

Additional Details

Registration
C-GSTO
Serial Number
R1722729
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
Last Update Date
January 24, 2026
Unique ID

Last Known Position

Date
May 15, 2026 (UTC 16:01:58)
Airport
Latitude
46.191605
Longitude
-73.892301

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC