N89878 - 1983 Cessna 172P Aircraft Registration

C172

1983 CESSNA 172P

Aircraft Description

N89878 is a 1983 Cessna 172P, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Corwin Shawn M in Tucson, AZ. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on June 20, 1983. The registration certificate was issued on September 15, 2016. The registration is set to expire on September 30, 2029. Powered by a Lycoming 0-320 SERIES engine producing 180 horsepower, N89878 is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is AC667A (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N89878 was last tracked by AviatorDB near Hicks Air Field (KT67) on April 2, 2026. The FAA registry record for N89878 was last updated on January 23, 2026. 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 N89878. 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
1983
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
172P
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C172172 Skyhawk
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
June 20, 1983
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
September 15, 2016

Registered Owner

Name
CORWIN SHAWN M
Address
3015 E MANZANITA RIDGE PL
City
TUCSON
State / Zip Code
Arizona85718-7328
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
LYCOMING
Engine Model
0-320 SERIES
Horsepower
180 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
53063172
Mode S Code (Hex)
AC667A

Additional Details

Registration
N89878
Serial Number
17276015
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
4
Expiration Date
September 30, 2029
Last Action Date
January 23, 2026
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00900573

Last Known Position

Date
April 7, 2026 (UTC 20:17:47)
Airport
Latitude
32.934684
Longitude
-97.415379

Data Source

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

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