N68RA - Cessna R172E Aircraft Registration

C172

CESSNA R172E

Aircraft Description

N68RA is a Cessna R172E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Edwards Richard V in Acampo, CA. The registration certificate was issued on January 27, 2020. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. The aircraft is configured with 4 seats. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A90256 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N68RA was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.3624, -121.3045 on March 13, 2026. The FAA registry record for N68RA was last updated on September 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 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 N68RA. 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
Classification
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 27, 2020

Registered Owner

Name
EDWARDS RICHARD V
Address
PO BOX 488
City
ACAMPO
State / Zip Code
California95220-0488
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Mode S Code (Oct)
52201126
Mode S Code (Hex)
A90256

Additional Details

Registration
N68RA
Serial Number
R172-0119
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
September 30, 2023
Last Update Date
September 30, 2023
Unique ID
00883516

Last Known Position

Date
April 8, 2026 (UTC 23:12:58)
Airport
Latitude
38.202816
Longitude
-121.266126

Data Source

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

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