N79277 - 1969 Cessna 172K Aircraft Registration

C172

1969 CESSNA 172K

Aircraft Description

N79277 is a 1969 Cessna 172K, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Foerster Keith Alan in Mound, MN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 27, 1969. The registration certificate was issued on April 16, 2014. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N79277 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAC2E0 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N79277 was last tracked by AviatorDB near Surfside Airport (MN24) on March 24, 2026. The FAA registry record for N79277 was last updated on October 20, 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 N79277. 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
February 27, 1969
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 16, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
FOERSTER KEITH ALAN
Address
4645 ISLAND VIEW DR
City
MOUND
State / Zip Code
Minnesota55364-9388
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)
52541340
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAC2E0

Additional Details

Registration
N79277
Serial Number
17258018
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
October 20, 2023
Last Update Date
October 20, 2023
Unique ID
00855160

Last Known Position

Date
March 24, 2026 (UTC 22:29:43)
Airport
Latitude
44.824358
Longitude
-93.462083

Data Source

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

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