N79234 - 1969 Cessna 172K Aircraft Registration

C172

1969 CESSNA 172K

Aircraft Description

N79234 is a 1969 Cessna 172K, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Aig Aeronautics LLC in San Juan, PR. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 27, 1983. The registration certificate was issued on September 6, 2025. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N79234 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAC251 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N79234 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 18.4560, -66.1053 on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N79234 was last updated on September 6, 2025. 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 N79234. 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
May 27, 1983
Classification
Restricted 2 Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 6, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
AIG AERONAUTICS LLC
Address
PO BOX 361058
City
SAN JUAN
State / Zip Code
Puerto Rico00936-1058
Country
RQ

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)
52541121
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAC251

Additional Details

Registration
N79234
Serial Number
17257986
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2032
Last Action Date
September 6, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00105170

Last Known Position

Date
April 3, 2026 (UTC 00:42:37)
Airport
Latitude
18.456253
Longitude
-66.102971

Data Source

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

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