N4789D - 1979 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1979 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N4789D is a 1979 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Stevens Dennis W in Mohave Valley, AZ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 21, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on May 28, 2004. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N4789D is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A5E269 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N4789D was last tracked by AviatorDB near Whiteman Airport (KWHP) on March 9, 2026. The FAA registry record for N4789D was last updated on March 10, 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 N4789D. 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
1979
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
February 21, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 28, 2004

Registered Owner

Name
STEVENS DENNIS W
Address
2086 ROYAL CT
City
MOHAVE VALLEY
State / Zip Code
Arizona86440-8595
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)
51361151
Mode S Code (Hex)
A5E269

Additional Details

Registration
N4789D
Serial Number
17272360
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 10, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00310095

Last Known Position

Date
March 9, 2026 (UTC 19:07:57)
Airport
Latitude
34.261144
Longitude
-118.409886

Data Source

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

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