N679DC - 2016 Textron Aviation INC 172S Aircraft Registration

C172

2016 TEXTRON AVIATION INC 172S

Aircraft Description

N679DC is a 2016 Textron Aviation INC 172S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to M & G Aircraft Management LLC in Englewood, CO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 22, 2016. The registration certificate was issued on August 30, 2023. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine producing 180 horsepower, N679DC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A8FD75 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N679DC was last tracked by AviatorDB near Kearney Regional Airport (KEAR) on June 26, 2026. The FAA registry record for N679DC was last updated on August 30, 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 4,073 Textron Aviation INC 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 N679DC. 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
2016
Manufacturer
TEXTRON AVIATION INC
Model
172S
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 22, 2016
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 30, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
M & G AIRCRAFT MANAGEMENT LLC
Address
8668 CONCORD CENTER DR
City
ENGLEWOOD
State / Zip Code
Colorado80112-7070
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-360-L2A
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52176565
Mode S Code (Hex)
A8FD75

Additional Details

Registration
N679DC
Serial Number
172S11679
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2030
Last Action Date
August 30, 2023
Last Update Date
August 30, 2023
Unique ID
01233002

Last Known Position

Date
June 27, 2026 (UTC 18:22:58)
Airport
Latitude
40.884659
Longitude
-98.181396

Data Source

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

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