N78254 - 1968 Cessna 172K Aircraft Registration

C172

1968 CESSNA 172K

Aircraft Description

N78254 is a 1968 Cessna 172K, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Bpk Holdings LLC in Montesano, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 10, 1968. The registration certificate was issued on August 9, 2019. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N78254 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA9B18 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N78254 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 46.9712, -123.9370 on June 10, 2025. The FAA registry record for N78254 was last updated on August 25, 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 N78254. 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
October 10, 1968
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
August 9, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
BPK HOLDINGS LLC
Address
PO BOX 373
City
MONTESANO
State / Zip Code
Washington98563-0373
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)
52515430
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA9B18

Additional Details

Registration
N78254
Serial Number
17257547
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 25, 2023
Last Update Date
August 25, 2023
Unique ID
00574890

Last Known Position

Date
June 10, 2025 (UTC 23:57:27)
Airport
Latitude
46.971199
Longitude
-123.936996

Data Source

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

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