N1079M - 1971 Cessna 172L Aircraft Registration

C172

1971 CESSNA 172L

Aircraft Description

N1079M is a 1971 Cessna 172L, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to General Aviation LLC in Henderson, NV. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 5, 1971. The registration certificate was issued on April 7, 2020. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N1079M is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A02254 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1079M was last updated on October 20, 2023. 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 80,556 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 N1079M. 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
1971
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172L
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 5, 1971
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 7, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
GENERAL AVIATION LLC
Address
832 SPIKENARD DR
City
HENDERSON
State / Zip Code
Nevada89002-9107
Country
United States

Operator / Airline

Operator
General Aviation
ICAO Code
GNZ

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50021124
Mode S Code (Hex)
A02254

Additional Details

Registration
N1079M
Serial Number
17259802
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
October 20, 2023
Last Update Date
October 20, 2023
Unique ID
00282030

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC