N88779 - Cessna R172E Aircraft Registration

C172

CESSNA R172E

Aircraft Description

N88779 is a Cessna R172E, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Drexler Daniel L in Harrison, TN. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 28, 1973. The registration certificate was issued on June 14, 2023. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor IO-360 SER engine producing 300 horsepower, N88779 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC3B45 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N88779 was last tracked by AviatorDB near Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (KATL) on March 23, 2026. The FAA registry record for N88779 was last updated on June 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 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 N88779. 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
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
R172E
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Cruise Speed
108 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 28, 1973
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
June 14, 2023

Registered Owner

Name
DREXLER DANIEL L
Address
7421 COASTAL DR
City
HARRISON
State / Zip Code
Tennessee37341-9673
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO-360 SER
Horsepower
300 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53035505
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC3B45

Additional Details

Registration
N88779
Serial Number
R1720132
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
June 30, 2030
Last Action Date
June 14, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00871801

Last Known Position

Date
April 6, 2026 (UTC 17:19:04)
Airport
Latitude
35.509872
Longitude
-78.406506

Data Source

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

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