N6480D - 1979 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1979 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N6480D is a 1979 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Jarchow Willard A in Prescott Valley, AZ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 25, 1979. The registration certificate was issued on July 11, 1980. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N6480D is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A8854F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N6480D was last tracked by AviatorDB near North Las Vegas Airport (KVGT) on March 17, 2026. The FAA registry record for N6480D was last updated on March 20, 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 N6480D. 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 25, 1979
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 11, 1980

Registered Owner

Name
JARCHOW WILLARD A
Address
6037 E EMPIRE AVE
City
PRESCOTT VALLEY
State / Zip Code
Arizona86314-1323
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)
52102517
Mode S Code (Hex)
A8854F

Additional Details

Registration
N6480D
Serial Number
17272828
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
March 20, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00512436

Last Known Position

Date
April 6, 2026 (UTC 21:23:02)
Airport
Latitude
36.207745
Longitude
-115.197444

Data Source

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

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