N798TC - 1998 Cessna 172S Aircraft Registration

172S

1998 CESSNA 172S

Aircraft Description

N798TC is a 1998 Cessna 172S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Linfield William Kent in South Lyon, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on July 24, 1998. The registration certificate was issued on January 3, 2018. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming I0360 SER engine producing 180 horsepower, N798TC is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAD769 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N798TC was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 42.4999, -83.6365 on February 8, 2026. The FAA registry record for N798TC was last updated on April 14, 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 N798TC. 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
1998
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172S
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
172S172s
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
July 24, 1998
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 3, 2018

Registered Owner

Name
LINFIELD WILLIAM KENT
Address
54889 GRENELEFE CIR W
City
SOUTH LYON
State / Zip Code
Michigan48178-8882
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
I0360 SER
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52553551
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAD769

Additional Details

Registration
N798TC
Serial Number
172S8001
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 14, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00633656

Last Known Position

Date
May 8, 2026 (UTC 15:37:00)
Airport
Latitude
42.507221
Longitude
-83.607426

Data Source

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

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