N68AF - Cessna R172E Aircraft Registration

C172

CESSNA R172E

Aircraft Description

N68AF is a Cessna R172E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Gunderson Mark H in Reno, NV. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 2, 1968. The registration certificate was issued on March 30, 2019. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor IO-360 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N68AF is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A900E4 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N68AF was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 44.1246, -123.2120 on July 19, 2025. The FAA registry record for N68AF was last updated on July 22, 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 N68AF. 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
R172E
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
108 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
January 2, 1968
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 30, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
GUNDERSON MARK H
Address
3895 WARREN WAY
City
RENO
State / Zip Code
Nevada89509-5243
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO-360 SER
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52200344
Mode S Code (Hex)
A900E4

Additional Details

Registration
N68AF
Serial Number
R172-0283
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 22, 2023
Last Update Date
July 22, 2023
Unique ID
00875040

Last Known Position

Date
July 19, 2025 (UTC 18:53:54)
Airport
Latitude
44.124599
Longitude
-123.211998

Data Source

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

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