N6968X - 1960 Cessna 172B Aircraft Registration

C172

1960 CESSNA 172B

Aircraft Description

N6968X is a 1960 Cessna 172B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Turner David M in Edgewood, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 31, 1960. The registration certificate was issued on June 17, 2024. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2031. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N6968X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A94486 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N6968X was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 47.0904, -122.2563 on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N6968X was last updated on June 17, 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 80,556 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 N6968X. 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
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
June 17, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
TURNER DAVID M
Address
11919 41ST ST E
City
EDGEWOOD
State / Zip Code
Washington98372-5405
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)
52242206
Mode S Code (Hex)
A94486

Additional Details

Registration
N6968X
Serial Number
17247868
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2031
Last Action Date
June 17, 2024
Last Update Date
June 17, 2024
Unique ID
00220447

Last Known Position

Date
May 17, 2026 (UTC 20:07:02)
Airport
Latitude
47.174874
Longitude
-122.306002

Data Source

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

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