N788MC - 1978 Cessna 172N Aircraft Registration

C172

1978 CESSNA 172N

Aircraft Description

N788MC is a 1978 Cessna 172N, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Roberts James A in Edina, MN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 24, 1978. The registration certificate was issued on July 27, 2011. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N788MC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAAF54 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N788MC was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 44.8272, -93.4571 on June 17, 2025. The FAA registry record for N788MC was last updated on March 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 N788MC. 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
1978
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172N
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 24, 1978
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 27, 2011

Registered Owner

Name
ROBERTS JAMES A
Address
5200 DUNCRAIG RD
City
EDINA
State / Zip Code
Minnesota55436-2019
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52527524
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAAF54

Additional Details

Registration
N788MC
Serial Number
17270430
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00462307

Last Known Position

Date
June 17, 2025 (UTC 16:55:24)
Airport
Latitude
44.827202
Longitude
-93.4571

Data Source

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

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