N8468U - 1964 Cessna 172F Aircraft Registration

C172

1964 CESSNA 172F

Aircraft Description

N8468U is a 1964 Cessna 172F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Warne Cory S in Granbury, TX. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 7, 1964. The registration certificate was issued on July 3, 2019. The registration is set to expire on July 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor 0-300 SER engine producing 145 horsepower, N8468U is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AB99A6 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N8468U was last updated on August 8, 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 N8468U. 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
1964
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172F
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
105 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 7, 1964
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
July 3, 2019

Registered Owner

Name
WARNE CORY S
Address
PO BOX 5172
City
GRANBURY
State / Zip Code
Texas76049-0172
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)
52714646
Mode S Code (Hex)
AB99A6

Additional Details

Registration
N8468U
Serial Number
17252368
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
July 31, 2029
Last Action Date
August 8, 2025
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00092931

Last Known Position

Date
May 9, 2026 (UTC 17:45:01)
Airport
Latitude
32.350128
Longitude
-97.714925

Data Source

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

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