N7668X - 1960 Cessna 172B Aircraft Registration

C172

1960 CESSNA 172B

Aircraft Description

N7668X is a 1960 Cessna 172B, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Ekerberg Mark J in Newton, KS. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 10, 1960. The registration certificate was issued on December 5, 2022. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N7668X is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA5B58 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N7668X was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.0836, -97.2701 on February 11, 2026. The FAA registry record for N7668X was last updated on September 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 N7668X. 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
December 10, 1960
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
December 5, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
EKERBERG MARK J
Address
1204 PARKWOOD LN
City
NEWTON
State / Zip Code
Kansas67114-4838
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)
52455530
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA5B58

Additional Details

Registration
N7668X
Serial Number
17248168
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 22, 2023
Last Update Date
September 22, 2023
Unique ID
00253357

Last Known Position

Date
April 24, 2026 (UTC 18:52:29)
Airport
Latitude
38.038696
Longitude
-97.276455

Data Source

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

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