N79102 - 1969 Cessna 172K Aircraft Registration

C172

1969 CESSNA 172K

Aircraft Description

N79102 is a 1969 Cessna 172K, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Van Wert County Regional Airport Aurthoirty in Van Wert, OH. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 18, 1969. The registration certificate was issued on January 23, 2026. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2033. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N79102 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AABE2F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N79102 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.6792, -84.4861 on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N79102 was last updated on January 23, 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 N79102. 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
1969
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 18, 1969
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 23, 2026

Registered Owner

Name
VAN WERT COUNTY REGIONAL AIRPORT AURTHOIRTY
Address
901 ELKS DR
City
VAN WERT
State / Zip Code
Ohio45891-8202
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)
52537057
Mode S Code (Hex)
AABE2F

Additional Details

Registration
N79102
Serial Number
17257882
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2033
Last Action Date
January 23, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00195120

Last Known Position

Date
April 20, 2026 (UTC 21:08:33)
Airport
Latitude
40.78688
Longitude
-84.600037

Data Source

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

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