N6779A - Cessna 172 Aircraft Registration

C172

CESSNA 172

Aircraft Description

N6779A is a Cessna 172, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Spanbauer Paul J in Oshkosh, WI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 7, 1956. The registration certificate was issued on December 9, 2023. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor FSO-470 SER engine producing 260 horsepower, N6779A is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A8F94D (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N6779A was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 43.9844, -88.5570 on October 19, 2024. The FAA registry record for N6779A was last updated on December 9, 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 N6779A. 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
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
July 7, 1956
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 9, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
SPANBAUER PAUL J
Address
40 THACKERY DR
City
OSHKOSH
State / Zip Code
Wisconsin54904-7144
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
FSO-470 SER
Horsepower
260 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52174515
Mode S Code (Hex)
A8F94D

Additional Details

Registration
N6779A
Serial Number
28879
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2030
Last Action Date
December 9, 2023
Last Update Date
December 9, 2023
Unique ID
00673456

Last Known Position

Date
October 19, 2024 (UTC 00:03:11)
Airport
Latitude
43.984402
Longitude
-88.556999

Data Source

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

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