N78857 - 1968 Cessna 172K Aircraft Registration

C172

1968 CESSNA 172K

Aircraft Description

N78857 is a 1968 Cessna 172K, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Hunt Thornton Trevon in Aurora, CO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 2, 1969. The registration certificate was issued on May 29, 2013. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N78857 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAB165 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N78857 was last updated on August 4, 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 N78857. 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
January 2, 1969
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
May 29, 2013

Registered Owner

Name
HUNT THORNTON TREVON
Address
PO BOX 473436
City
AURORA
State / Zip Code
Colorado80047-3436
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)
52530545
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAB165

Additional Details

Registration
N78857
Serial Number
17257792
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
May 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 4, 2023
Last Update Date
August 4, 2023
Unique ID
00725040

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-01 01:32:20 UTC