N1781V - 1976 Cessna R172K Aircraft Registration

C172

1976 CESSNA R172K

Aircraft Description

N1781V is a 1976 Cessna R172K, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ambis Edward J in Ithaca, NY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 7, 1977. The registration certificate was issued on April 7, 2021. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor IO-360 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N1781V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A13974 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N1781V was last updated on May 5, 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 N1781V. 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
Cruise Speed
76 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 7, 1977
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 7, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
AMBIS EDWARD J
Address
208 TEXAS LN
City
ITHACA
State / Zip Code
New York14850-1757
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO-360 SER
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50234564
Mode S Code (Hex)
A13974

Additional Details

Registration
N1781V
Serial Number
R1722212
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 5, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00442470

Data Source

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

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