N79945 - 1969 Cessna 172K Aircraft Registration

C172

1969 CESSNA 172K

Aircraft Description

N79945 is a 1969 Cessna 172K, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Iron Horse Cub LLC in Granbury, TX. The registration certificate was issued on April 15, 2025. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2032. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N79945 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AADC76 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N79945 was last updated on April 15, 2025. 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 N79945. 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
Classification
Standard Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 15, 2025

Registered Owner

Name
IRON HORSE CUB LLC
Address
490 HOWARD CLEMMONS RD
City
GRANBURY
State / Zip Code
Texas76048-5476
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)
52556166
Mode S Code (Hex)
AADC76

Additional Details

Registration
N79945
Serial Number
17258272
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2032
Last Action Date
April 15, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00306558

Data Source

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

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