N79248 - Cessna 172K Aircraft Registration

C172

CESSNA 172K

Aircraft Description

N79248 is a Cessna 172K, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to San Hui Foundation in Denver, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on March 18, 1969. The registration certificate was issued on June 1, 2022. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N79248 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAC278 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N79248 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.4728, -81.1752 on February 8, 2026. The FAA registry record for N79248 was last updated on August 11, 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 N79248. 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
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 18, 1969
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 1, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
SAN HUI FOUNDATION
Address
531 BRENTWOOD RD # 210
City
DENVER
State / Zip Code
North Carolina28037-0269
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)
52541170
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAC278

Additional Details

Registration
N79248
Serial Number
17257996
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2029
Last Action Date
August 11, 2023
Last Update Date
August 11, 2023
Unique ID
00135130

Last Known Position

Date
February 8, 2026 (UTC 19:05:07)
Airport
Latitude
35.472805
Longitude
-81.175232

Data Source

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

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