N78349 - 1968 Cessna 172K Aircraft Registration

C172

1968 CESSNA 172K

Aircraft Description

N78349 is a 1968 Cessna 172K, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Raker Theodore B in Hahira, GA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 11, 1968. The registration certificate was issued on July 28, 2025. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N78349 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AA9EB1 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N78349 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 31.1845, -83.4774 on March 3, 2026. The FAA registry record for N78349 was last updated on July 28, 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 N78349. 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 11, 1968
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 28, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
RAKER THEODORE B
Address
724 EDGEWATER PL
City
HAHIRA
State / Zip Code
Georgia31632-1280
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)
52517261
Mode S Code (Hex)
AA9EB1

Additional Details

Registration
N78349
Serial Number
17257578
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2032
Last Action Date
July 28, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00564990

Last Known Position

Date
March 3, 2026 (UTC 21:54:37)
Airport
Latitude
31.184464
Longitude
-83.477352

Data Source

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

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