N6269D - 1979 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1979 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N6269D is a 1979 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Congressional Flying Club INC in Gaithersburg, MD. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 7, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on March 24, 2020. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N6269D is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A8301E (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N6269D was last tracked by AviatorDB near Montgomery County Airpark (KGAI) on March 21, 2026. The FAA registry record for N6269D was last updated on October 13, 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 N6269D. 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
May 7, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 24, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
CONGRESSIONAL FLYING CLUB INC
Address
7940 AIRPARK RD
City
GAITHERSBURG
State / Zip Code
Maryland20879-4176
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)
52030036
Mode S Code (Hex)
A8301E

Additional Details

Registration
N6269D
Serial Number
17272680
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2030
Last Action Date
October 13, 2023
Last Update Date
October 13, 2023
Unique ID
00451736

Last Known Position

Date
April 5, 2026 (UTC 00:29:01)
Airport
Latitude
39.167144
Longitude
-77.160431

Data Source

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

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