N79920 - 1969 Cessna 172K Aircraft Registration

C172

1969 CESSNA 172K

Aircraft Description

N79920 is a 1969 Cessna 172K, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Rtd Aviation LLC in Hillsborough, NJ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 2, 1969. The registration certificate was issued on January 22, 2022. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N79920 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AADC2B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N79920 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.5291, -74.5892 on March 22, 2026. The FAA registry record for N79920 was last updated on July 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 N79920. 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
May 2, 1969
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 22, 2022

Registered Owner

Name
RTD AVIATION LLC
Address
1034 MILLSTONE RIVER RD
City
HILLSBOROUGH
State / Zip Code
New Jersey08844-4725
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)
52556053
Mode S Code (Hex)
AADC2B

Additional Details

Registration
N79920
Serial Number
17258248
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2029
Last Action Date
July 7, 2023
Last Update Date
July 7, 2023
Unique ID
00485270

Last Known Position

Date
June 5, 2026 (UTC 18:35:58)
Airport
Latitude
40.528285
Longitude
-74.590926

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-01 01:32:20 UTC