N78657 - 1968 Cessna 172K Aircraft Registration

C172

1968 CESSNA 172K

Aircraft Description

N78657 is a 1968 Cessna 172K, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Miller David C in Michigan City, IN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 12, 1968. The registration certificate was issued on February 25, 2026. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2033. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N78657 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAA9F7 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N78657 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 41.4540, -87.0071 on June 24, 2024. The FAA registry record for N78657 was last updated on February 25, 2026. 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 N78657. 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
November 12, 1968
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 25, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
MILLER DAVID C
Address
479 E FURNESS RD
City
MICHIGAN CITY
State / Zip Code
Indiana46360-9535
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)
52524767
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAA9F7

Additional Details

Registration
N78657
Serial Number
17257707
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 28, 2033
Last Action Date
February 25, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00915030

Last Known Position

Date
June 24, 2024 (UTC 23:58:17)
Airport
Latitude
41.453999
Longitude
-87.007103

Data Source

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

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