C-GYFV - 1976 Cessna R172K Aircraft Registration

C172

1976 Cessna R172K

Aircraft Description

C-GYFV is a 1976 Cessna R172K, a single-engine aircraft registered to Jason Leon Nelson in Rocky Rapids, Alberta. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is C084A0 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. C-GYFV was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 53.3702, -115.0234 on January 30, 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-GYFV. 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
1976
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
Jason Leon Nelson
Address
PO Box 59
City
Rocky Rapids
State / Zip Code
AlbertaT0E1Z0
Country
Canada

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
Mode S Code (Hex)
C084A0

Additional Details

Registration
C-GYFV
Serial Number
R1722062
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
Last Update Date
January 24, 2026
Unique ID

Last Known Position

Date
April 27, 2026 (UTC 20:40:02)
Airport
Latitude
52.991949
Longitude
-114.590463

Data Source

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

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