N79164 - 1969 Cessna 172K Aircraft Registration

C172

1969 CESSNA 172K

Aircraft Description

N79164 is a 1969 Cessna 172K, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to N8389U LLC in Monument, CO. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 15, 1969. The registration certificate was issued on June 16, 2001. The registration is set to expire on October 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N79164 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AABF03 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N79164 was last tracked by AviatorDB near City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (KCOS) on March 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N79164 was last updated on June 22, 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 N79164. 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
March 15, 1969
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 16, 2001

Registered Owner

Name
N8389U LLC
Address
17615 CANTERBURY DR
City
MONUMENT
State / Zip Code
Colorado80132-8348
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)
52537403
Mode S Code (Hex)
AABF03

Additional Details

Registration
N79164
Serial Number
17257929
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
October 31, 2027
Last Action Date
June 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00355110

Last Known Position

Date
March 2, 2026 (UTC 00:02:04)
Airport
Latitude
38.818027
Longitude
-104.722008

Data Source

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

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