N781FM - 1980 Cessna 172P Aircraft Registration

C172

1980 CESSNA 172P

Aircraft Description

N781FM is a 1980 Cessna 172P, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Fmfa INC in Wilmington, DE. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 1, 1980. The registration certificate was issued on August 24, 2018. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N781FM is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA94C6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N781FM was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 38.9429, -76.5684 on February 22, 2025. The FAA registry record for N781FM was last updated on October 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 N781FM. 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
1980
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172P
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 1, 1980
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 24, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
FMFA INC
Address
108 W 13TH ST STE 105
City
WILMINGTON
State / Zip Code
Delaware19801-1145
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52512306
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA94C6

Additional Details

Registration
N781FM
Serial Number
17274448
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2028
Last Action Date
October 18, 2023
Last Update Date
October 18, 2023
Unique ID
00342375

Last Known Position

Date
February 22, 2025 (UTC 20:45:26)
Airport
Latitude
38.942902
Longitude
-76.568398

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC