N8078L - 1967 Cessna 172H Aircraft Registration

C172

1967 CESSNA 172H

Aircraft Description

N8078L is a 1967 Cessna 172H, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Reitz Enterprise LLC in Goliad, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 22, 1967. The registration certificate was issued on April 26, 2023. The registration is set to expire on April 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N8078L is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AAFF59 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8078L was last updated on April 26, 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 N8078L. 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
1967
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172H
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
September 22, 1967
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
LLC
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 26, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
REITZ ENTERPRISE LLC
Address
PO BOX 93
City
GOLIAD
State / Zip Code
Texas77963-0093
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
0-300 SER
Horsepower
145 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
52577531
Mode S Code (Hex)
AAFF59

Additional Details

Registration
N8078L
Serial Number
17256278
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
April 30, 2030
Last Action Date
April 26, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00230462

Data Source

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

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