N78303 - 1968 Cessna 172K Aircraft Registration

C172

1968 CESSNA 172K

Aircraft Description

N78303 is a 1968 Cessna 172K, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Citizen Air LLC in Port Angeles, WA. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 16, 2018. The registration certificate was issued on May 9, 2025. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming O-320-E2D engine producing 150 horsepower, N78303 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA9E1F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N78303 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 48.1156, -123.4805 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N78303 was last updated on May 9, 2025. 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 N78303. 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
August 16, 2018
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 9, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
CITIZEN AIR LLC
Address
1402 FAIRCHILD AIRPORT RD
City
PORT ANGELES
State / Zip Code
Washington98363-9502
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
4-cycle
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
O-320-E2D
Horsepower
150 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52517037
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA9E1F

Additional Details

Registration
N78303
Serial Number
17257560
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2032
Last Action Date
May 9, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00684930

Last Known Position

Date
May 15, 2026 (UTC 23:18:04)
Airport
Latitude
48.120201
Longitude
-123.5

Data Source

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

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