N258RA - 1978 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1978 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N258RA is a 1978 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Reynolds Darryl G in Wills Point, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 13, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on September 16, 2004. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N258RA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A276AE (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N258RA was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 39.1040, -104.0439 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N258RA was last updated on August 16, 2024. 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 N258RA. 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
172N
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 13, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 16, 2004

Registered Owner

Name
REYNOLDS DARRYL G
Address
981 VZ COUNTY ROAD 3411
City
WILLS POINT
State / Zip Code
Texas75169-7595
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50473256
Mode S Code (Hex)
A276AE

Additional Details

Registration
N258RA
Serial Number
17270533
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2028
Last Action Date
August 16, 2024
Last Update Date
August 16, 2024
Unique ID
00652317

Last Known Position

Date
May 19, 2026 (UTC 21:17:48)
Airport
Latitude
38.727738
Longitude
-104.362

Data Source

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

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