N778AA - Cessna 172S Aircraft Registration

C172

CESSNA 172S

Aircraft Description

N778AA is a Cessna 172S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Solo Aircraft Rental LLC in Farmingdale, NY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 28, 2005. The registration certificate was issued on July 23, 2019. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine producing 180 horsepower, N778AA is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA86C0 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N778AA was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 33.3694, -84.5902 on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N778AA was last updated on August 18, 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 N778AA. 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
172S
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 28, 2005
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 23, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
SOLO AIRCRAFT RENTAL LLC
Address
C/O ACADEMY OF AVIATION
7150 REPUBLIC AIRPORT STE 101
City
FARMINGDALE
State / Zip Code
New York11735-3999
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-360-L2A
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52503300
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA86C0

Additional Details

Registration
N778AA
Serial Number
172S9933
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 18, 2023
Last Update Date
August 18, 2023
Unique ID
00194929

Last Known Position

Date
June 8, 2026 (UTC 13:17:56)
Airport
Latitude
33.331192
Longitude
-84.557318

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC