N6178E - 1958 Cessna 172 Aircraft Registration

C172

1958 CESSNA 172

Aircraft Description

N6178E is a 1958 Cessna 172, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Waak Harlan L in Lincoln, NE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 11, 1958. The registration certificate was issued on January 6, 2009. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N6178E is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A80C34 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N6178E was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.8449, -96.7618 on September 8, 2024. The FAA registry record for N6178E was last updated on August 11, 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 N6178E. 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
1958
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
December 11, 1958
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 6, 2009

Registered Owner

Name
WAAK HARLAN L
Address
2201 W SADDLEHORN RD
City
LINCOLN
State / Zip Code
Nebraska68523-9283
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)
52006064
Mode S Code (Hex)
A80C34

Additional Details

Registration
N6178E
Serial Number
46278
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2029
Last Action Date
August 11, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00861426

Last Known Position

Date
September 8, 2024 (UTC 16:53:03)
Airport
Latitude
40.844882
Longitude
-96.76178

Data Source

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

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