N79890 - Cessna 172K Aircraft Registration

C172

CESSNA 172K

Aircraft Description

N79890 is a Cessna 172K, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Smith J Francis in Seattle, WA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on April 26, 1969. The registration certificate was issued on July 2, 2024. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2031. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N79890 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAD969 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N79890 was last updated on July 2, 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 N79890. 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
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 26, 1969
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 2, 2024

Registered Owner

Name
SMITH J FRANCIS
Address
6536 47TH AVE NE
City
SEATTLE
State / Zip Code
Washington98115-7634
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)
52554551
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAD969

Additional Details

Registration
N79890
Serial Number
17258225
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2031
Last Action Date
July 2, 2024
Last Update Date
July 2, 2024
Unique ID
00535280

Data Source

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

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