N2789L - 1967 Cessna 172H Aircraft Registration

C172

1967 CESSNA 172H

Aircraft Description

N2789L is a 1967 Cessna 172H, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Church Sammy H in Statesville, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 23, 1967. The registration certificate was issued on August 15, 1978. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N2789L is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A2C7D2 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N2789L was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.8953, -80.8397 on March 18, 2026. The FAA registry record for N2789L 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 N2789L. 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
1967
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172H
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 23, 1967
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 15, 1978

Registered Owner

Name
CHURCH SAMMY H
Address
221 CHURCHLAND DR
City
STATESVILLE
State / Zip Code
North Carolina28625-6005
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-300 SER
Horsepower
145 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50543722
Mode S Code (Hex)
A2C7D2

Additional Details

Registration
N2789L
Serial Number
17255989
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
00860223

Last Known Position

Date
March 18, 2026 (UTC 14:32:03)
Airport
Latitude
35.895313
Longitude
-80.839681

Data Source

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

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