N6079A - 1956 Cessna 172 Aircraft Registration

C172

1956 CESSNA 172

Aircraft Description

N6079A is a 1956 Cessna 172, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Martens Dennis Trustee in Vermillion, SD. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 24, 1965. The registration certificate was issued on July 30, 2022. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N6079A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A7E4D4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N6079A was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 41.6914, -93.5664 on September 27, 2024. The FAA registry record for N6079A was last updated on August 18, 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 N6079A. 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
1956
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 24, 1965
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 30, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
MARTENS DENNIS TRUSTEE
Address
608 STERLING ST
City
VERMILLION
State / Zip Code
South Dakota57069-3452
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-300 SER
Horsepower
145 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51762324
Mode S Code (Hex)
A7E4D4

Additional Details

Registration
N6079A
Serial Number
28679
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 18, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00371076

Last Known Position

Date
September 27, 2024 (UTC 14:21:08)
Airport
Latitude
41.691399
Longitude
-93.566399

Data Source

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

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