N46168 - 1968 Cessna 172I Aircraft Registration

C172

1968 CESSNA 172I

Aircraft Description

N46168 is a 1968 Cessna 172I, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Jack Brown Seaplane Base INC in Winter Haven, FL. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 1, 1968. The registration certificate was issued on March 23, 2022. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N46168 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5A09D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N46168 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 28.1051, -81.7449 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N46168 was last updated on July 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 N46168. 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
July 1, 1968
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 23, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
JACK BROWN SEAPLANE BASE INC
Address
2704 US HIGHWAY 92
City
WINTER HAVEN
State / Zip Code
Florida33881-9157
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)
51320235
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5A09D

Additional Details

Registration
N46168
Serial Number
17257086
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00463124

Last Known Position

Date
May 15, 2026 (UTC 13:37:20)
Airport
Latitude
28.026635
Longitude
-81.753684

Data Source

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

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