N356PL - 1978 Cessna R172K Aircraft Registration

C172

1978 CESSNA R172K

Aircraft Description

N356PL is a 1978 Cessna R172K, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Bongiorni Robert W in Burgettstown, PA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 31, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on June 2, 2020. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2027. Powered by a Cont Motor IO-360 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N356PL is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3FC67 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N356PL was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.1854, -79.7239 on November 17, 2024. The FAA registry record for N356PL was last updated on January 22, 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 N356PL. 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
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
August 31, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 2, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
BONGIORNI ROBERT W
Address
1184 SMITH TOWNSHIP STATE RD
City
BURGETTSTOWN
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania15021-2853
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)
50776147
Mode S Code (Hex)
A3FC67

Additional Details

Registration
N356PL
Serial Number
R1722987
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00352913

Last Known Position

Date
November 17, 2024 (UTC 01:27:36)
Airport
Latitude
34.185398
Longitude
-79.7239

Data Source

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

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