N79453 - 1969 Cessna 172K Aircraft Registration

C172

1969 CESSNA 172K

Aircraft Description

N79453 is a 1969 Cessna 172K, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Zimmer James E in Corning, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 4, 1969. The registration certificate was issued on June 2, 1995. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N79453 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AACA04 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N79453 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 46.0648, -118.2909 on March 18, 2026. The FAA registry record for N79453 was last updated on April 7, 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 N79453. 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
April 4, 1969
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 2, 1995

Registered Owner

Name
ZIMMER JAMES E
Address
PO BOX 5141
City
CORNING
State / Zip Code
California96021-5141
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)
52545004
Mode S Code (Hex)
AACA04

Additional Details

Registration
N79453
Serial Number
17258101
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
December 31, 2027
Last Action Date
April 7, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00715340

Last Known Position

Date
May 15, 2026 (UTC 21:41:31)
Airport
Latitude
46.09489822
Longitude
-118.288002

Data Source

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

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