N6279V - 1980 Cessna 172RG Aircraft Registration

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1980 CESSNA 172RG

Aircraft Description

N6279V is a 1980 Cessna 172RG, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Colorado Northwestern Community College in Rangely, CO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 17, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on April 5, 2018. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming O&VO-360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N6279V is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A833E5 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N6279V was last updated on May 5, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 172RG Cutlass RG served as general aviation's affordable solution for complex aircraft training, bridging the gap between basic flight instruction and commercial pilot requirements. First flown before its 1980 introduction, it was a high-wing single-engine monoplane that could seat up to four occupants with retractable landing gear and a constant-speed propeller. With a cruise speed of 140 knots and a range of 710 nautical miles, the aircraft was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C72R.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N6279V. 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
1980
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172RG
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 17, 1980
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 5, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
COLORADO NORTHWESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Address
500 KENNEDY DR
City
RANGELY
State / Zip Code
Colorado81648-3502
Country

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O&VO-360 SER
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52031745
Mode S Code (Hex)
A833E5

Additional Details

Registration
N6279V
Serial Number
172RG0605
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 5, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00681746

Last Known Position

Date
June 8, 2026 (UTC 18:42:30)
Airport
Latitude
37.477065
Longitude
-76.114475

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC