N80788 - 1976 Cessna 172M Aircraft Registration

C172

1976 CESSNA 172M

Aircraft Description

N80788 is a 1976 Cessna 172M, a single-engine four-cycle piston aircraft registered to Bell Aa Flying Club INC in Mechanicsburg, PA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on February 19, 1976. The registration certificate was issued on October 22, 1979. The registration is set to expire on August 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N80788 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAFF6F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N80788 was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 40.2016, -76.8386 on March 9, 2026. The FAA registry record for N80788 was last updated on March 16, 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 N80788. 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
1976
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172M
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
108 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
February 19, 1976
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
October 22, 1979

Registered Owner

Name
BELL AA FLYING CLUB INC
Address
114 LARKIN DR
City
MECHANICSBURG
State / Zip Code
Pennsylvania17055-5237
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)
52577557
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAFF6F

Additional Details

Registration
N80788
Serial Number
17266748
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
August 31, 2028
Last Action Date
March 16, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00460462

Last Known Position

Date
April 3, 2026 (UTC 18:19:28)
Airport
Latitude
40.247452
Longitude
-76.902222

Data Source

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

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