N6868X - 1960 Cessna (textron Aviation) 172B Aircraft Registration

C172

1960 Cessna (Textron Aviation) 172B

Aircraft Description

N6868X is a 1960 Cessna 172B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Young Scott D in Bermuda Dunes, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 31, 1960. The registration certificate was issued on July 9, 2024. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N6868X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A91D07 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N6868X was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.9563, -104.5759 on June 8, 2026. The FAA registry record for N6868X was last updated on July 9, 2024. 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 80,402 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 N6868X. 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
1960
Manufacturer
Cessna (Textron Aviation)
Model
172B
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
October 31, 1960
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 13, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
HARTMAN DAVID SCOTT
Address
151 MAYFLOWER ST
City
COLORADO SPRINGS
State / Zip Code
Colorado80905-4308
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-300 SER
Horsepower
145 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52216407
Mode S Code (Hex)
A91D07

Additional Details

Registration
N6868X
Serial Number
17247768
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2033
Last Action Date
August 13, 2026
Last Update Date
July 9, 2024
Unique ID
00470137

Last Known Position

Date
August 15, 2026 (UTC 19:27:16)
Airport
Latitude
38.930985
Longitude
-104.564514

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-08-15 01:32:20 UTC