N61759 - 1975 Cessna 172M Aircraft Registration

C172

1975 CESSNA 172M

Aircraft Description

N61759 is a 1975 Cessna 172M, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Watkins Joe C in Albany, GA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 22, 1975. The registration certificate was issued on September 7, 2023. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N61759 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A80BE8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N61759 was last tracked by AviatorDB near Southwest Georgia Regional Airport (KABY) on March 20, 2026. The FAA registry record for N61759 was last updated on September 7, 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 N61759. 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
1975
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172M
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
108 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
March 22, 1975
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 7, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
WATKINS JOE C
Address
2512 WESTGATE DR
City
ALBANY
State / Zip Code
Georgia31707-2268
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
4-cycle
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52005750
Mode S Code (Hex)
A80BE8

Additional Details

Registration
N61759
Serial Number
17264780
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2030
Last Action Date
September 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00341436

Last Known Position

Date
March 20, 2026 (UTC 20:21:43)
Airport
Latitude
31.527328
Longitude
-84.202073

Data Source

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

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