N79284 - 1969 Cessna 172K Aircraft Registration

C172

1969 CESSNA 172K

Aircraft Description

N79284 is a 1969 Cessna 172K, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Wright William T in Lenoir, NC. This aircraft holds a restricted airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on November 1, 1973. The registration certificate was issued on September 18, 2013. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N79284 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAC300 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N79284 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 35.6459, -80.5203 on December 12, 2024. The FAA registry record for N79284 was last updated on June 12, 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 N79284. 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
November 1, 1973
Classification
Restricted 0 Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 18, 2013

Registered Owner

Name
WRIGHT WILLIAM T
Address
2719 BRIGADOON LN
City
LENOIR
State / Zip Code
North Carolina28645-7756
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)
52541400
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAC300

Additional Details

Registration
N79284
Serial Number
17258021
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2029
Last Action Date
June 12, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00495170

Last Known Position

Date
December 12, 2024 (UTC 11:19:42)
Airport
Latitude
35.645901
Longitude
-80.520302

Data Source

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

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