N20068 - 1972 Cessna 172M Aircraft Registration

C172

1972 CESSNA 172M

Aircraft Description

N20068 is a 1972 Cessna 172M, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Sale Reported in Spartanburg, SC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 21, 1972. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N20068 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A1954E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N20068 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.0462, -81.9661 on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N20068 was last updated on January 26, 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 80,556 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 N20068. 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
1972
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172M
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
108 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 21, 1972
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Registration pending
Cert Issue Date

Registered Owner

Name
REGISTRATION PENDING
Address
PO BOX 170505
City
SPARTANBURG
State / Zip Code
South Carolina29301-0028
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
4-cycle
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50312516
Mode S Code (Hex)
A1954E

Additional Details

Registration
N20068
Serial Number
17260980
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
Last Action Date
April 11, 2026
Last Update Date
March 10, 2024
Unique ID
00980872

Last Known Position

Date
June 6, 2026 (UTC 21:19:49)
Airport
Latitude
34.78537
Longitude
-81.970732

Data Source

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

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