N78112 - 1968 Cessna 172K Aircraft Registration

C172

1968 CESSNA 172K

Aircraft Description

N78112 is a 1968 Cessna 172K, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Botnick Eric L in Luling, LA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 17, 1968. The registration certificate was issued on January 20, 2024. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N78112 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA96D3 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N78112 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 29.9450, -90.2956 on March 14, 2026. The FAA registry record for N78112 was last updated on January 20, 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 N78112. 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
1968
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172K
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 17, 1968
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 20, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
BOTNICK ERIC L
Address
129 COTTAGE DR
City
LULING
State / Zip Code
Louisiana70070-3201
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
4-cycle
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52513323
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA96D3

Additional Details

Registration
N78112
Serial Number
17257486
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2031
Last Action Date
January 20, 2024
Last Update Date
January 20, 2024
Unique ID
00984840

Last Known Position

Date
May 16, 2026 (UTC 22:35:21)
Airport
Latitude
29.951198
Longitude
-90.331732

Data Source

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

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