N46078 - 1968 Cessna 172I Aircraft Registration

C172

1968 CESSNA 172I

Aircraft Description

N46078 is a 1968 Cessna 172I, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Parrish Aviation Flight Academy LLC in Southlake, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 19, 1968. The registration certificate was issued on May 10, 2023. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N46078 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A59D09 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N46078 was last tracked by AviatorDB near Dallas Executive Airport (KRBD) on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N46078 was last updated on May 25, 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 N46078. 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
1968
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172I
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 19, 1968
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 10, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
PARRISH AVIATION FLIGHT ACADEMY LLC
Address
717 ASHLEIGH LN
City
SOUTHLAKE
State / Zip Code
Texas76092-8623
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)
51316411
Mode S Code (Hex)
A59D09

Additional Details

Registration
N46078
Serial Number
17257030
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2030
Last Action Date
May 25, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00713084

Last Known Position

Date
April 7, 2026 (UTC 23:59:59)
Airport
Latitude
32.287515
Longitude
-96.603624

Data Source

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

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