N4896G - 1979 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1979 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N4896G is a 1979 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Gecha Richard Mike in Florence, VT. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 14, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on January 8, 2020. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N4896G is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A60D39 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N4896G was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 43.5294, -72.9496 on August 25, 2024. The FAA registry record for N4896G was last updated on September 30, 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 N4896G. 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
November 14, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 8, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
GECHA RICHARD MIKE
Address
6448 WHIPPLE HOLLOW RD
City
FLORENCE
State / Zip Code
Vermont05744-9870
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)
51406471
Mode S Code (Hex)
A60D39

Additional Details

Registration
N4896G
Serial Number
17273443
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
September 30, 2023
Last Update Date
September 30, 2023
Unique ID
00470485

Last Known Position

Date
August 25, 2024 (UTC 22:15:47)
Airport
Latitude
43.5294
Longitude
-72.9496

Data Source

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

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