N8784T - 2019 Textron Aviation INC 172S Aircraft Registration

C172

2019 TEXTRON AVIATION INC 172S

Aircraft Description

N8784T is a 2019 Textron Aviation INC 172S, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Elizabeth City State University in Elizabeth City, NC. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 6, 2019. The registration certificate was issued on January 20, 2021. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2028. Powered by a Lycoming IO-360-L2A engine producing 180 horsepower, N8784T is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC1704 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N8784T was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 36.4306, -75.9691 on June 26, 2026. The FAA registry record for N8784T was last updated on April 14, 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 4,073 Textron Aviation INC 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 N8784T. 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
2019
Manufacturer
TEXTRON AVIATION INC
Model
172S
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
December 6, 2019
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Government
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
January 20, 2021

Registered Owner

Name
ELIZABETH CITY STATE UNIVERSITY
Address
1704 WEEKSVILLE RD
City
ELIZABETH CITY
State / Zip Code
North Carolina27909-7977
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-360-L2A
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53013404
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC1704

Additional Details

Registration
N8784T
Serial Number
172S12406
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
January 31, 2028
Last Action Date
April 14, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
01307222

Last Known Position

Date
June 27, 2026 (UTC 17:29:06)
Airport
Latitude
36.392771
Longitude
-76.184283

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-06-15 01:32:20 UTC