N79079 - 1968 Cessna 172K Aircraft Registration

C172

1968 CESSNA 172K

Aircraft Description

N79079 is a 1968 Cessna 172K, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Jones Farm Fresh LLC in Bartlett, TN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 4, 1969. The registration certificate was issued on January 28, 2013. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N79079 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AABB74 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N79079 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 34.9874, -89.7868 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N79079 was last updated on July 7, 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 N79079. 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 4, 1969
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 28, 2013

Registered Owner

Name
JONES FARM FRESH LLC
Address
4043 WINDOLYN WAY
City
BARTLETT
State / Zip Code
Tennessee38133-2128
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)
52535564
Mode S Code (Hex)
AABB74

Additional Details

Registration
N79079
Serial Number
17257867
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 7, 2023
Last Update Date
July 7, 2023
Unique ID
00775100

Last Known Position

Date
April 23, 2026 (UTC 21:28:47)
Airport
Latitude
34.9786987305
Longitude
-89.78690338130001

Data Source

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

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