N79884 - 1969 Cessna 172K Aircraft Registration

C172

1969 CESSNA 172K

Aircraft Description

N79884 is a 1969 Cessna 172K, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Barnhill Laith A in Arlington, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 25, 1969. The registration certificate was issued on July 2, 2014. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N79884 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAD94A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N79884 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 47.5343, -122.3030 on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N79884 was last updated on March 4, 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 N79884. 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 25, 1969
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 2, 2014

Registered Owner

Name
BARNHILL LAITH A
Address
16123 19TH AVE NE
City
ARLINGTON
State / Zip Code
Washington98223-8037
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)
52554512
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAD94A

Additional Details

Registration
N79884
Serial Number
17258219
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2027
Last Action Date
March 4, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00745270

Last Known Position

Date
April 4, 2026 (UTC 23:14:20)
Airport
Latitude
48.153449
Longitude
-122.156137

Data Source

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

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