N894 - 1968 Cessna 172I Aircraft Registration

C172

1968 CESSNA 172I

Aircraft Description

N894 is a 1968 Cessna 172I, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Blanton Aircraft Co INC in Orlando, FL. This aircraft holds a multiple airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 17, 1973. The registration certificate was issued on April 2, 1997. The registration is set to expire on February 28, 2027. Powered by a Lycoming IO-320 SERIES engine producing 150 horsepower, N894 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC542F (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N894 was last updated on January 22, 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 N894. 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
1968
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172I
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 17, 1973
Classification
Multiple 1 Category
Type Registration
Corporation
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 2, 1997

Registered Owner

Name
BLANTON AIRCRAFT CO INC
Address
PO BOX 620633
City
ORLANDO
State / Zip Code
Florida32862-0633
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
IO-320 SERIES
Horsepower
150 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53052057
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC542F

Additional Details

Registration
N894
Serial Number
17257119
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
February 28, 2027
Last Action Date
January 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00593134

Data Source

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

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC