N79263 - 1969 Cessna 172K Aircraft Registration

C172

1969 CESSNA 172K

Aircraft Description

N79263 is a 1969 Cessna 172K, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Warner Richard M in Yellow Springs, OH. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on October 17, 1969. The registration certificate was issued on March 13, 2024. The registration is set to expire on March 31, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N79263 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAC2B9 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N79263 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.1609, -83.7424 on March 9, 2026. The FAA registry record for N79263 was last updated on March 13, 2024. 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 N79263. 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
October 17, 1969
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
March 13, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
WARNER RICHARD M
Address
1475 PRESIDENT ST
City
YELLOW SPRINGS
State / Zip Code
Ohio45387-1326
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)
52541271
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAC2B9

Additional Details

Registration
N79263
Serial Number
17258009
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
March 31, 2031
Last Action Date
March 13, 2024
Last Update Date
March 13, 2024
Unique ID
00705140

Last Known Position

Date
April 17, 2026 (UTC 14:56:31)
Airport
Latitude
39.916961
Longitude
-84.011108

Data Source

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

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