N6968E - 1959 Cessna 175A Aircraft Registration

C175

1959 CESSNA 175A

Aircraft Description

N6968E is a 1959 Cessna 175A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Gladden David G in Wasilla, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 31, 1959. The registration certificate was issued on April 8, 2021. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2028. Powered by a Cont Motor GO-300 SERIES engine producing 175 horsepower, N6968E is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A94475 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N6968E was last updated on May 5, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 175 Skylark was a four-seat general aviation aircraft designed to bridge the gap between Cessna's popular 172 and higher-performance 182 models. First flown on April 26, 1956, it was a high-wing, single-engine monoplane that seated four occupants and featured an unusual geared Continental GO-300 engine producing 175 horsepower. Measuring over 26 feet in length with a 36-foot wingspan, the aircraft was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company from 1958 to 1962. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C175.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N6968E. 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
1959
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
175A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C175175 Skylark
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 31, 1959
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 8, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
GLADDEN DAVID G
Address
PO BOX 879610
City
WASILLA
State / Zip Code
Alaska99687-9610
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
GO-300 SERIES
Horsepower
175 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52242165
Mode S Code (Hex)
A94475

Additional Details

Registration
N6968E
Serial Number
56468
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2028
Last Action Date
May 5, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00340447

Data Source

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

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